Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 18:33:44 -0700 (PDT) From: Joseph Koshy <jkoshy> To: chacko@physics.unipune.ernet.in (Sajeev Chacko (DGK)) Cc: freebsd-doc@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Pune University Student Message-ID: <199807240133.SAA11290@hub.freebsd.org> In-Reply-To: Your message of "Thu, 23 Jul 1998 17:52:50 EST." <199807232252.RAA12942@physics.unipune.ernet.in>
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>>>> "Sajeev Chacko (DGK)" <chacko@physics.unipune.ernet.in> writes
> want some more info about FreeBSD. I visited your site but downloading
> it and taking their printouts is a lengthy process. I you could send
> me some handbook to learn how to install and configure FreeBSD I will
> be really very greatful to you.
There is no ``official'' printed copy of the handbook and FAQ.
You have a couple of choices if you want to read something before
installation:
a) Buy "The Complete FreeBSD" book+CD set by Greg Lehey, published by
Walnut Creek CDROM. I'm not sure if this book+CD set is available
in Pune (or Bombay) readily. It is hard to get in B'lore.
b) Get hold of a FreeBSD 2.2.6 CD set. One of the CD's has (older)
copies of the handbook and FAQ. Browse this online and/or print it out.
{ The CD set is recommended even otherwise as the 4 CDs are full of
useful stuff }.
c) Download the PS or PDF version of the current Handbook and print it
out.
If you just want information on installing FreeBSD, neither the FAQ or
Handbook are strictly necessary. Just boot the boot floppy, select
Novice Install and answer the questions. There is sufficient
information about the installation process on the boot floppy itself
and you can always redo the install if you made a mistake somewhere.
Best of luck,
Koshy
<jkoshy@freebsd.org>
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