xarchie Release Notes


Table of Contents

  • What is xarchie
  • Support Policy
  • Installation Information
  • Silicon Graphics Legal Notice
  • Author's Notice(s)
  • Author's Info

  • What is xarchie

    xarchie is an X version of the archie client, which is used to find software on the internet by querying a prospero server. see tge xarchie(1) man page for more information.

    Installation Information

    xarchie Subsystems

    fw_URxarchie.sw.xarchie
    xarchie Execution Environment
    fw_URxarchie.man.*
    release notes, manual pages, and other documentation
    fw_URxarchie.src.xarchie
    xarchie Source Code

    Installation Method

    All of the subsystems for this product can be installed using IRIX. You do not need to use the miniroot. Refer to the Software Installation Administrator's Guide for complete installation instructions.

    Prerequisites

    Your network must not be behind a firewall.

    Compatibility

    This software is compatible with IRIX 5.3 and IRIX 6.x.

    Known Problems and Workarounds

    This software doesn't work behind a firewall. You may try to compile it with SOCKS support, but the sponsor doesn't think it will work.

    Author's Info

    The author of xarchie is the University of Rochester.