Chapter 13. Viewing README Files

This chapter describes how to view README files, which contain information not included in other documentation. The Base Operating System (BOS) includes a README file. Each software product may also have its own README file with new information specific to that product. After you install BOS, view these files to learn important changes before using your system.

Use the following procedure to view the README files for Base Operating System (BOS) software and optional software products:

1. Log in as root user if you have not already done so.
2. Enter the following command at the system prompt:

   cd /usr/lpp 

3. Enter:

   ls */*README*

   The system lists README files for each software product installed on your system.
4. Access and exit specific README files by doing the following steps:
   1. Enter the following command to view a README file for a specific software product:

      pg xxx/README

      In this example, xxx is the directory name associated with a particular software product.
   2. Press Enter when the copyright screen appears.
   3. Press the following keys or key combinations to scroll through the README file:

      To page down	Press Enter.
      To page up	Type the minus (-) key, then Enter.
      To move forward x pages	Type the plus (+) key and number of pages, then Enter. For example, to move forward five pages, type +5 and press Enter.
      To move backward x pages	Type the minus (-) key and number of pages, then Enter. For example, to move backward five pages, type -5 and press Enter.

   4. Enter q at the : (colon) prompt to exit the README file.