******************NETSCAPE COMMUNICATOR README*****************
READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE INSTALLING NETSCAPE COMMUNICATOR
This version of Netscape(TM) Communicator software is configured for the
Solaris(TM) operating environment.
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DOCUMENTATION
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Before you install Netscape Communicator, print out the Netscape Communicator
Installation Guide located on the CD:
./Netscape_Communicator_4.73/common/Docs/<locale>/Install.html
(Where "<locale>" is the two-letter abbreviation of the desired language.
For example, English is located in the "en" directory.)
Follow the instructions provided in this document to install Netscape Communicator.
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PATCHES
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Patches for Solaris 2.6, Solaris 7, and Solaris 8 are provided in
the following directory on the CD:
./Patches
IMPORTANT: You must install the appropriate patches before using Netscape
Communicator. Refer to the Install.info file located in the patch directory
for instructions on installing patches.
The following patches are provided for the SPARC(TM) architecture in
./Patches/sparc:
Sol_2.6/105284-31/ Motif 1.2.7: Runtime library patch for
Solaris 2.6
Sol_2.6/105633-36/ OpenWindows 3.6: Xsun patch for Solaris 2.6
Sol_7/107011-01/ CDE 1.3: sdtwebclient patch for Solaris 7
Sol_7/T106938-04/ SunOS 5.7: libresolv does not protect itself from
Netscape provided poll routine
Sol_8/T109326-01/ SunOS 5.8: libresolv does not protect itself from
Netscape provided poll routine
The following patches are provided for the Intel i386 architecture in
./Patches/i386:
Sol_2.6/105285-31/ Motif 1.2.7: Runtime library patch for
Solaris 2.6
Sol_2.6/106248-22/ OpenWindows 3.6: Xsun patch for Solaris 2.6
Sol_7/107012-01/ CDE 1.3: sdtwebclient patch for Solaris 7
Sol_7/T106939-04/ SunOS 5.7: libresolv does not protect itself from
Netscape provided poll routine
Sol_8/T109327-01/ SunOS 5.8: libresolv does not protect itself from
Netscape provided poll routine
You can also download Netscape patches and Solaris OS Patch Clusters
directly from Sun at the following URL:
http://www.sun.com/solaris/netscape/patches.html
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COMPOSER'S SPELL CHECK DICTIONARY
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Netscape Composer includes a spell check utility. Sun supplies the English
version of the dictionary used by this utility. You can use the English
version plus one additional language. You can download an additional language
dictionary from the following URL:
http://www.sun.com/solaris/netscape/
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UNSUPPORTED FEATURES
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The following features are no longer supported:
* Calendar
* IBM Host on Demand
* Conference
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FAQ
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For Netscape Communicator 4.73 Frequently Asked Questions, refer to the
following URL:
http://www.sun.com/solaris/netscape/faq.html
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LATE-BREAKING NEWS
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For last-minute issues and information about Netscape Communicator 4.73, refer
to the following URL:
http://www.sun.com/solaris/netscape
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RELEASE NOTES
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For Netscape Communicator Release Notes, refer to the following file on the CD:
./Netscape_Communicator_4.73/common/Docs/<locale>/Release_Notes_Communicator.html
The information contained in the Release Notes is not necessary to install
Netscape Communicator. These Release Notes only apply to Netscape Communicator
version 4.73.
After installation, you can view the release notes by choosing Release Notes
from the Netscape Communicator Help menu.
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