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+If at all possible, you should consult the ``Installation Guide''
+document on the NetBSD/pmax web page, at http://www.netbsd.org/ports/pmax.
+Installing NetBSD is a relatively complex process, but if you have
+the above document in hand it shouldn't be too much trouble.
+
+It has not been possible to reproduce the pmax installation Web page
+in fixed-font hardcopy format for the 1.2 release.  You must either visit
+the URL above, or request a rendered version (e.g, PostScript).
+
+Please follow the dinstructions at 
+
+    http://111.netbsd.org/ports/pmax/pmax-install.html,
+
+now,and return to this document when you used those instructions
+to  install a miniroot, label a disk, and extract the NetBSD/pmax 1.2
+installation tar sets.
+
+
+
+Post-intallation notes:
+----------------------
+Some of the files in the NetBSD 1.2 distribution might need to be
+tailored for your site.  In particular, the /etc/sendmail.cf file will
+almost definitely need to be adjusted, and other files in /etc will
+probably need to be modified.  If you are unfamiliar with UN*X-like
+system administration, it's recommended that you buy a book that
+discusses it.