Preface
The Solaris 8 Package List lists and describes the packages included in the Solaris™ 8 operating environment. The lists include information about the software groups that contain each package.
Note - The Solaris operating environment runs on two platforms, SPARC™ and IA. The information in this document pertains to both platforms unless otherwise specified in a special chapter, section, note, bulleted item, figure, table, or example.
Who Should Use This Book
This book is intended for system administrators responsible for installing the Solaris operating environment.
Related Books
Table P-1 lists related information that you need when you install the Solaris software.
Table P-1 Related Information
Information | Description |
|---|---|
Solaris 8 (SPARC or Intel Platform Edition) Installation Guide, Solaris 8 Advanced Installation Guide | Describe how to install the Solaris 8 operating environment |
Solaris 8 (SPARC or Intel Platform Edition) Release Notes Update | Describes any bugs, known problems, software that is being discontinued, and patches that are related to the Solaris release |
Solaris 8 Sun Hardware Platform Guide | Contains information about supported hardware |
Accessing Sun Documentation Online
The docs.sun.comSM Web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation online. You can browse the docs.sun.com archive or search for a specific book title or subject. The URL is http://docs.sun.com.