----------------------------------------- FreeBSD 2.2.8 --- RELEASE Version , , ----------------------------------------- /( )` \ \___ / | Welcome to the 2.2.8-RELEASE version of FreeBSD! /- _ `-/ ' (/\/ \ \ /\ This is a full release to follow 2.2.7-RELEASE, / / | ` \ which was released in July, 1998. Many bugs O O ) / | were fixed and the general stability of the system `-^--'`< ' enhanced. For more information on these changes, (_.) _ ) / please see the release notes (RELNOTES.TXT). `.___/` / `-----' / Feedback or offers to help with anything <----. __ / __ \ you see in this release are most welcome <----|====O)))==) \) /==== and should be sent to one of the approp- <----' `--' `.__,' \ riate mailing lists - please see the | | ABOUT.TXT file for more information. \ / /\ ______( (_ / \______/ ,' ,-----' | `--{__________) NOTE: Unless circumstances dictate otherwise, this is the *last* release on the RELENG_2_2 branch. As of 2.2.8-RELEASE, the 2.2-stable branch is in maintenance mode only. This means that certain critical patches and security fixes may still go into the 2.2-stable tree from time to time, but people are encouraged to transition to 3.0-stable just as soon as it's created (est: Jan 1999) if they want to track a new and "living" -stable branch. The 3.0-current branch has not yet been forked into the 3.1-current and 3.0-stable branches due to the fact that we're giving feedback for 3.0-RELEASE more time to come back before doing so. This will result in less post-branch work for the release engineers who would otherwise have to merge a lot more changes from the very outset of the 3.0-stable branch. Most files here are also in the Documentation Menu of the boot floppy ROAD MAP: README.TXT This file ABOUT.TXT All about FreeBSD, including contact information RELNOTES.TXT Release Notes - what's new & different in this release LAYOUT.TXT Information about the layout of the release directory. If you are installing from floppies, it is especially important that you *read this section!* ERRATA.TXT Any late-breaking errata information for this release. On FTP sites, this file may be frequently updated so it's a good idea to check it first (the master copy is always on ftp.freebsd.org) before reporting problems HARDWARE.TXT Information about the configuration of the GENERIC kernel and supported hardware INSTALL.TXT How to make a new installation of FreeBSD on your PC using the data you see here UPGRADE.TXT How to upgrade an existing FreeBSD installation TROUBLE.TXT Troubleshooting information o For new installation instructions, see the INSTALL.TXT and HARDWARE.TXT files. o If you are upgrading from a previous FreeBSD version, please take a look at UPGRADE.TXT. o It is also important to check the ERRATA.TXT file for any late-breaking issues with this release. This file contains the latest information on upgrade, security or other problems which an administrator should be aware of. o Information regarding problems which arise after the CD is printed can be found at: ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/2.2.8-RELEASE/ERRATA.TXT For the latest 3.0-Current (HEAD branch) snapshot releases, please install from: ftp://current.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD If you plan to run either -Stable or -Current you MUST be subscribed to the appropriate mailing list, either freebsd-stable or freebsd-current. For information on subscribing to either list (or both), send an e-mail to majordomo@freebsd.org with the following in the body, not the subject of the letter as appropriate: subscribe freebsd-stable subscribe freebsd-current end We hope you enjoy using FreeBSD as much as we enjoyed creating it! - The FreeBSD Project