README FOR getsnx ----------------- getsnx is a very simple shell script that prints out the serial number of a Mac OS X system. INSTALLATION ------------ In the Makefile, set INST_ROOT to wherever you want the software installed. You may also need to change the INSTALL command, depending on the location and version of "install" on your system. Then run "make install". USE --- Just invoke the command, and get the output. Nothing to it, really. PLATFORMS --------- getsnx has been tested on the following platforms: - Darwin/Mac OS X - versions 7.x/10.3.x through 8.x/10.4.x CHANGES ------- You're not required by the license to submit changes back to the source, but I'd appreciate portability improvements or enhancements of general applicability. You can email new versions or contextual diffs ("diff -c old_file new_file") to . Some things to keep in mind if you do this: - Formatting - I use tabs for indentation, and sometimes to align code segments for readability. Please do the same. - Please don't use NotePad or some other Windows editor to make changes. Or if you do, get rid of the DOS linefeeds before submitting changes. - Please try to follow the formatting conventions established in the existing code. - Readability - Usually, I will trade off efficiency (of running time or of development time) in favor of readability. - Insert meaningful comments where appropriate. - Portability - All shell scripts are Bourne-compatible. I won't use shell- specific constructs from bash, ksh, etc. CONTRIBUTORS ------------ Leon Towns-von Stauber Enjoy! Copyright (c) 2006. All rights reserved. See the LICENSE file distributed with this code for restrictions on its use and further distribution. Original distribution available at .