CALDERA SYSTEMS OPENLINUX 2.4                                February 2000
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OpenLinux is a Caldera Systems-maintained distribution of the Linux
operating system. Caldera Systems OpenLinux 2.4 uses the standard 2.2.14
Linux kernel. It also includes other unique features, making OpenLinux
the most reliable and easy-to-use Linux available.

This document contains the following:

- How-to Procedures

- Getting Help


How-To Procedures
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Do one of the following:

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Install OpenLinux with       1. Insert the Installation CD.
a bootable CD-ROM drive
                             2. Restart your computer.

                             NOTE: For details on installing OpenLinux,
                             see the "OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 User's Guide."

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Install OpenLinux with       See the "READMEus.txt" file in the "col/launch/
a diskette                   floppy" directory on this Installation CD
                             or create a diskette from the OpenLinux 
                             Windows setup menu.  If the installation does
                             not work for you, see the README file in 
                             "col/launch/lisa/floppy" found on the OpenLinux
                             Installation CD.

                             (If your copy of OpenLinux included an install
                             disk, insert the disk in the diskette drive
                             and restart your computer.)

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Install OpenLinux from       Insert the CD and wait for autostart to 
a Windows system             automatically execute the installation
                             process, or run "winsetup/setup" on this
                             Installation CD.

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Install OpenLinux from       See the "READMEus.txt" file in the 
a DOS system                 "col/launch/dos" directory on this 
                             Installation CD.

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Install OpenLinux from       See the "READMEus.txt" file in the 
an existing Linux system     "col/launch/linux" directory on this 
                             Installation CD.

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Install OpenLinux using      If the installation does not work for you,
LISA                         see the "READMEus.txt" file in 
                             "col/launch/lisa/floppy" found on this
                             Installation CD.

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Update a Previous            If you are running OpenLinux 2.2 or OpenLinux
version of OpenLinux         2.3, you can upgrade to OpenLinux 2.4.  View
                             the file UPDATEus.txt for information on how
                             this is done.

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After OpenLinux 2.4 is installed ...
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Install individual           1. Insert the Installation CD and mount the
software packages               CD-ROM drive

                             2. KDE COAS [look for details on the Caldera
                                Systems web site]

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Getting Help
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Finding Technical Support

When you purchase and register this release of OpenLinux, you are 
entitled to free telephone and e-mail support to help you install 
the product and ensure that the default configuration of OpenLinux 
is functioning correctly for you.  

This free support is provided for periods limited to 30 days for 
telephone support and 90 days for e-mail support from the date of 
registration.

The first step to obtaining technical support is to check the 
Knowledge Base on Caldera Systems' Web site at 
http://support.calderasystems.com. If the Knowledge Base does not 
provide a solution, you can send an email message with your serial 
number and details of the problem via the Personal Assistance 
section of the Knowledge Base. To open a telephone support incident 
call 801-443-1000.  Support hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 am 
to 7:00 pm US Mountain time.

Installation support is available for the following tasks:


 - CD installation of OpenLinux on supported hardware (see
 - http://www.calderasystems.com/support/hardware/)
 - Basic configuration of the graphical system (XFree86)
 - Basic network configuration of TCP/IP, IPX, and the NetWare Client
 - Basic configuration of an email client
 - Basic configuration of printing
 - Basic configuration of a PPP connection to an ISP via modem using COAS.
 - Basic configuration of supported sound cards.