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diff --git a/os_darwin/pkg/installer/README.html b/os_darwin/pkg/installer/README.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6abdc80 --- /dev/null +++ b/os_darwin/pkg/installer/README.html @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +<html> +<body> +<h2>About this package</h2> +The smartmontools package contains two utility programs (smartctl and smartd) to control +and monitor storage systems using the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting +Technology System (SMART) built into most modern ATA and SCSI harddisks. +In many cases, these utilities will provide advanced warning of disk degradation and failure. +<h2>Installing</h2> +To install package click on the smartmontools.pkg icon and follow installation process. Files will be installed to the <b>/usr/local/</b> directory. +<h2>Usage</h2> + If you are having trouble understanding the output of smartctl or smartd, please first read the manual pages installed on your system: +<pre> + man 8 smartctl + man 8 smartd + man 8 update-smart-drivedb + man 5 smartd.conf +</pre> +To use smartmontools with USB drives please download and install +<a href="https://github.com/kasbert/OS-X-SAT-SMART-Driver">Max OS X kernel driver for providing access to external drive SMART data</a>. SAT SMART Driver is a free open source project (published under Apple Public Source License) by Jarkko Sonninen. +If you are using OS X El Capitan 10.11+ it is recommended to use signed version available from <a href="http://binaryfruit.com/drivedx/usb-drive-support/">DriveDx web site</a>. +<p> +More information could be found on the <a href="https://www.smartmontools.org">www.smartmontools.org</a> website. +<h2>Uninstalling</h2> +If you want to uninstall already installed package run <tt>'sudo smart-pkg-uninstall'</tt> in the terminal. +</body> +</html> |