Irix 6.2 Applications, August 1996

This is the companion CD for IRIX 6.2.

This CD updates and replaces earlier versions of IRIX 6.2 Applications May 1996 and the IRIX 6.2 CD 2 of 2. In particular, this CD contains updates to Netscape Navigator, Impressario, and various patches.

Note: Packaged with your software is a separate sheet that contains the Software License Agreement. This software is provided to you solely under the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement. Please take a few moments to review the Agreement.

Installation information

You should install the OS from the base IRIX 6.2 CD before installing any of products on this CD. If you purchased an Indy machine after May 1996, it is likely that much of this software has been pre-installed on your system, and will be listed as 'same version' when you view the products in Software Manager. (Other Silicon Graphics systems such as Indigo2, POWER Indigo2 and Indigo2 IMPACT do not have all the software pre-installed. For a full list of the software on your system, use Software Manager and click on the Manage Installed Software button.)

To install this software:

  1. Move this window to the side on your screen so that you can see the Software Manager Window while still referring to this README.
  2. You may choose to read the release notes for products before installing them. You can view the release notes for products from Software Manager by pressing the Customize Installation button, then clicking on the product and choosing Release Notes... from the Selected menu.
    To view the release notes for patches, open a winterm and type

    cd /CDROM <Enter>
    ./CDgrelnotes <Enter>
  3. Press the Customize Installation button and mark desired products. Press Start. (We suggest that you finish reviewing this README first.)

If you should ever need to refer back to this README, re-insert the CD and double-click on the CD icon, or view the file /CDROM/dist/swmgr.README.html.

Notes about the products

  1. The version of License Tools 2.1.1 on this CD is newer than the version on the IRIX 6.2 first CD. A bug in the old 2.1 version can cause users to lose NetLS nodelocked licenses from the file /var/netls/nodelock. This scenario is especially common for users who have received licenses within the past year, even if the user did not use License Manager to install the new license. Silicon Graphics strongly recommends that all customers upgrade to License Tools 2.1.1 from this CD to avoid this problem.
  2. The version of Netscape Navigator 2.02S on this CD is newer than the version on the IRIX 6.2 second CD or the IRIX 6.2 Applications May 1996 CD. This 2.02S version contains important bug fixes including changes related to Java scripts, gopher URLs, security bug fixes, better localization support, and bug fixes for the Japanese version.
  3. Silicon Graphics now supports NetscapeMail as the default mail program. NetscapeMail is built-in to the Navigator. Information about it is available from the What's New pages. MediaMail is no longer bundled with SGI machines, nor is it on this CD. However, MediaMail Pro is available on this CD if you prefer. You will need to purchase a license for MediaMail Pro.

List of Products on this CD

(products which replace those on earlier IRIX 6.2 CD's are noted as upgrades)

Product Support information

Silicon Graphics, Inc., provides a comprehensive product support maintenance program for its products. For more information, install What's New 6.2, August 1996 and browse the Support and Services page.

If you would like to purchase support, contact your local Silicon Graphics sales office. If you are in the US or Canada and would like assistance with your Silicon Graphics-supported products, contact the Technical Assistance Center at (800) 800-4SGI. If you are outside these areas and require assistance, contact the Silicon Graphics subsidiary or authorized distributor in your country.

License information

Impressario 2.1 PostScript Renderer requires a license. To purchase a license, please contact your local Silicon Graphics representative. If you would like to evaluate this software, and you have internet access, you can obtain an evaluation license from:

http://www.sgi.com/Products/license.html

or send e-mail to demolicense@sgi.com. If you have difficulty with any software license, please contact Silicon Graphics' support organization (800-800-4SGI). Customers outside of the US and Canada should contact their local Silicon Graphics office. If you are a customer of a Silicon Graphics reseller, please contact your local support provider.

For instructions for a MediaMail license, visit our website on Silicon Surf:

http://www.sgi.com/Products/software/MediaMailPro.html

When you are finished browsing this README, click Dismiss below. If you should ever need to refer back to this README, simply re-insert the CD and double-click on the CD icon, or view the file /CDROM/dist/swmgr.README.html.