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@ -39,17 +39,11 @@ things onto new platforms, and generally to do things cleanly.
But at the same time, the only feature I wanted to add was the
ability to run it elsewhere, so, as it happens, there is still
quite a bit of a primitive flavor to this program. But it did
manage to get built on Linux, and so now I'm preparing to make
it available to the world. Use it wisely (i.e. not in any way
other than something appropriate for "beta" (or maybe "alpha")
quality code, and assuming no guarantees whatsoever, etc.) It
is expected, also, that it will eventually run on a variety of
other platforms than just Linux, but for now, despite existing
files that might indicate otherwise, that's it. Feel free, if
you like, to submit patches to change that, though; you do not
have to wait for me to port it -- I expect that I will, but it
may not be for a while. :-) FWIW, Solaris and IRIX are next.
manage to get built on Linux, and now even a couple of others,
so now I'm going ahead and making it available to the world...
Please consider ttyload as "beta" (or maybe even only "alpha")
quality software, and assume no guarantees whatsoever, thanks.
For info on how to provide whatever feedback, or to get future
versions as they become available, point your browser towards:
@ -60,6 +54,25 @@ Thanks,
David Lindes
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* PLATFORMS... *
****************
ttyload has been shown to run on systems running, at least:
- Linux (at least some configs of it -- I'm using a SuSE 6.x box
to build it on.)
- IRIX 6.5 (and possibly other versions?)
Hopefully soon it will also run on:
- Solaris
- FreeBSD
Feel free, if you like, to submit patches to add more platforms,
and please let me know also if it runs unmodified on any other
platforms.
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* INSTALLATION *
****************
@ -97,6 +110,7 @@ presumably 'q' and/or '<esc>' will work too.
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- ttyload -h gives you usage info.
- the 'loader' program is generally something you don't want to run.
In case you're curious, it's a "load bomb" which is specifically
designed to increase your load average, but in a relatively limited
@ -104,14 +118,17 @@ presumably 'q' and/or '<esc>' will work too.
be easier, and I don't expect folks to run it normally, but I figured
I'd provide it anyway, just in case you're having a "Spinal Tap"
moment or something. ;-)
- there's a todo list on the web page, if you're thinking of a feature
you want to see added, check there first before requesting it.
- Please see the LICENSE file for information on what you're allowed to
do with ttyload, etc. It's not under the GPL or some other license
because I'm not entirely happy with most of those licenses. I
eventually hope to put it under the GratuityWare Public License
(GWPL, see http://www.gratuityware.org/), but that doesn't exist yet,
because I haven't written it yet, so, that's yet to come.
- Despite the lack of existence as yet of the GWPL, I do consider
ttyload to be GratuityWare. This means that there will never be a
required fee for using it, but donations are encouraged. See the web
@ -119,6 +136,7 @@ presumably 'q' and/or '<esc>' will work too.
that will allow you to do that. Or send me e-mail if you don't want
to use the available method(s), but do want to contribute, and we can
work something out.
- Send any other feedback (comments, requests, bug reports, etc.) to me
at <src/ttyload@daveltd.com> (yes, '/' is valid in an e-mail address!
If your mailer can't hack it, though, you can substitute '-' for it,