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From: bmah@CA.Sandia.GOV (Bruce A. Mah)
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If memory serves me right, Harvey Anderson wrote:

> I'm looking for documentation that would show when BSD 4.2 was first
> released. there were features in BSD 4.2, namely symbolic links, that
> invalidate a software patent being asserted against us. in addition,
> where could I get a copy of BSD 4.2 and any related documentation. I
> looked at your site, which is great, but it focuses on 4.4. thanks for
> your help.

According to "The Design and Implementation of the 4.4BSD Operating System" 
(McKusick, Bostic, Karels, and Quarterman), BSD 4.2 was released in 1984 (see 
the chart on pp. 5-6).  However, it also states that "the dates given are 
approximate".

(Actually, Chapter 1 of this book might be a good starting point for you.)

Bruce.



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