Preface

This manual describes how to install, configure, and start the OpenStep^TM windowing environment. OpenStep software comes in two forms, listed below.

1. Solaris^TM OpenStep

This is the "user" version of OpenStep. It provides the libraries and applications required to run the OpenStep Environment.

2. WorkShop^TM OpenStep

This is the "developer" version of OpenStep. It provides the graphical application-builder tools for visualing developing object-based applications. These tools include Interface Builder, Project Builder, and Icon Builder. WorkShop OpenStep also provides the SPARCStation Language System which is needed to develop object application software for Solaris and/or OpenStep Desktop environments. WorkShop OpenStep requires prior installation of Solaris OpenStep.

This book covers installation of 1. Solaris OpenStep. See the WorkShop OpenStep Installation Guide to install WorkShop OpenStep.

Related Books

• The Quick Start to Using the OpenStep Desktop provides a brief introduction to the OpenStep User Interface. It introduces you to the OpenStep color, sound, graphics, and text applications.

• Using the OpenStep Desktop is a comprehensive introduction to the OpenStep User Interface. With the help of this guide, you can quickly get familiar with the various color, sound, graphics, and text applications that make up the OpenStep environment.

How This Book Is Organized

Chapter 1, "Before You Begin," lists the hardware and software needed by the Solaris OpenStep System.

Chapter 2, "Solaris OpenStep Installation," tells you how to install the software from the Solaris OpenStep CD-ROM.

Chapter 3, "Configuring and Starting the OpenStep Environment," tells you how to configure your computer to run the OpenStep windowing environment.

What Typographic Changes and Symbols Mean

The following table describes the type changes and symbols used in this book.

Table P-1 Typographic Conventions Typeface or Symbol

AaBbCc123

Meaning: Names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output

Example: Edit your .login file.
Use ls -a to list all files.
system% You have mail.

AaBbCc123

Meaning: User input, contrasted with on-screen computer output

Example:
system% su
password:

AaBbCc123

Meaning: Command-line placeholder: replace with a real name or value

Example: To delete a file, type rm filename.

AaBbCc123

Meaning: Book titles, new words or terms, or words to be emphasized

Example: Read Chapter 6 in User's Guide. These are called class options. You must be root to do this.

ø

Meaning: A single-step procedure

Example: ø Click on the Apply button.

%

Meaning: C shell prompt

Example: system%

$

Meaning: Bourne shell prompt

Example: system$

#

Meaning: Superuser prompt, either shell

Example: system#

\

Meaning: Command is continued on the next line

Example:
system% cp a \
b

• is equivalent to:

system% cp a b