Here are the instructions for mounting and installing Backup EDGE from a distribution CD-ROM on various operating systems. This information is duplicated on the front of the CD-ROM itself for the operating system(s) on which the CD-ROM is intended to run.

Instructions for Installing Linux:

• Log in as root
• Type   mkdir /edgecd
• Type   mount -r /dev/cdrom /edgecd
• Type   /edgecd/install.sh
• Follow the on screen menu instructions.
• Type   umount /edgecd
• Type   rmdir /edgecd

Instructions for Installing on SCO OpenServer 5.0.x:

• Log in as root
• Type   mkdir /edgecd
• Type   mount -r -f HS,lower /dev/cd0 /edgecd
• Type   /edgecd/install.sh
• Follow the on screen menu instructions.
• Type   umount /edgecd
• Type   rmdir /edgecd

Instructions for Installing on the SCO UnixWare:

• Log in as root
• Type   mkdir /edgecd
• Type   mount -r -f cdfs /dev/cdrom/cdrom1 /edgecd
• Type   /edgecd/install.sh
• Follow the on screen menu instructions.
• Type   umount /edgecd
• Type   rmdir /edgecd

Instructions for Installing on the IBM AIX 5:

• Log in as root
• Type   mkdir /edgecd
• Type   mount -v cdrfs -o ro /dev/cd0 /edgecd
• Type   /edgecd/install.sh
• Follow the on screen menu instructions.
• Type   umount /edgecd
• Type   rmdir /edgecd

Finally, you may use the CD-ROM to make installation diskettes from any Microsoft Windows or MS-DOS system.  Refer to our online guide for how to do this.

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