Essential
Author / developer info To provide information and links about the authors / developers
Copyright To display copyright information
Minimum system requirements Click here for comprehensive advice
Disclaimer To warn the end-user that although the disc has been thoroughly checked for viruses and bugs, that they use the disc at their own risk
Optional
Installation To provide instructions and advice
How to manual To give advice on use
Undocumented updates To explain recent changes to software which have not been included in printed or PDF manuals yet
Updates To provide a link to a site where recent updates are available
Late breaking issues To document late breaking issues such as recently reported bugs and problems
Feedback To provide a link to a site where bugs can be reported
How do I create a Read Me file?
It is important that the file is in a simple format that can be read by Macs and PCs.
- Use any text program (Notepad of TextEdit will do)
- Use Arial or Times only
- Best to use black text
- Save in .txt (text) or rtf (rich text) format
- Name your file read_me.txt or read_me_1ST.txt or something similar
- Save it on the root level of your disc or where it will be easily seen
Example read me
