How to Write a Copyright Message

1. Make the directory that contains your information files the current working directory.

2. Create a file named copyright with your favorite text editor.

   Type the text of the copyright message exactly as you want it to appear as your package is installed.

3. Save your changes and quit the editor.

4. Complete one of the following tasks.

   • If you want to create additional information files and installation scripts, skip to the next task, How to Reserve Additional Space on a Target System.

   • If you have not created your prototype file, complete the procedure How to Create a prototype File by Using the pkgproto Command. Skip to Step 5.

   • If you have already created your prototype file, edit it and add an entry for the information file you just created.

5. Build your package.

   See How to Build a Package, if needed.

Example 3–3 copyright File

For example, a partial copyright message might look like the following:

Copyright (c) 2003 Company Name
All Rights Reserved
 
This product is protected by copyright and distributed under
licenses restricting copying, distribution, and decompilation.

See Also

After you build the package, install it to confirm that it installs correctly and verify its integrity. Chapter 4, Verifying and Transferring a Package explains these tasks and provides step-by-step instructions on how to transfer your verified package to a distribution medium.