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What files are needed for installation?

April 26, 2017files installation needed

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What files are needed for installation?

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The complete OpenBSD installation is broken up into a number of separate file sets. Not every application requires every file set. Here is an overview of each: • bsd – This is the Kernel. Required • bsd.mp – Multi-processor (SMP) kernel (only some platforms) • bsd.rd – RAM disk kernel • base45.tgz – Contains the base OpenBSD system Required • etc45.tgz – Contains all the files in /etc Required • comp45.tgz – Contains the compiler and its tools, headers and libraries. Recommended • man45.tgz – Contains man pages Recommended • misc45.tgz – Contains misc info, setup documentation • game45.tgz – Contains the games for OpenBSD • xbase45.tgz – Contains the base libraries and utilities for X11 • xetc45.tgz – Contains the /etc/X11 and /etc/fonts configuration files • xfont45.tgz – Contains X11’s font server and fonts • xserv45.tgz – Contains X11’s X servers • xshare45.tgz – Contains manpages, locale settings, includes, etc. for X The etc45.tgz and xetc45.tgz sets are not installed as part of a