Ultrix Freeware CD-ROMs - Version 2.0 September 2002

This document is a guide to a collection of freeware CD-ROMs for the DEC ULTRIX operating system, compiled by Joachim Buss. It covers version 2.0, released in September 2002. The CD-ROMs contain binary and source code packages for ULTRIX on both RISC and VAX platforms, along with some packages for DEC OSF/1 on MIPS.

The document outlines how to acquire the software, system requirements, how to read and mount the CD-ROMs, and disk space considerations. It details the contents of the CD-ROMs, including directories for binaries, source code, and documentation such as README files and package index lists. Installation instructions are provided, focusing on uncompressing archives and the "make install" process. The document also touches on dependencies and troubleshooting common issues.

It includes information on binaries provided by others, such as Bert DeKnuydt, and a disclaimer emphasizing that users install the binaries at their own risk. Finally, it provides contact information for Joachim Buss and other contributors, as well as links to various archives hosting ULTRIX freeware.