Thanks to :
> Dr. Tom Blinn, 603-884-0646[SMTP:tpb_at_zk3.dec.com]
> Stephen LaBelle[SMTP:labelles_at_mscd.edu]
>
>
My original question :
> I have a server running DU 3.2g with a patch kit installed, but I
> notice
> that recently appears the latest patch kit for this version. What do I
> have to do? Apply the latest path kit version over the last one
> applied
> on my system? or Do I have to remove the last one to install the new
> patch kit version?
>
> In the other hand, I have a DU 4.0b, but I am getting 2 different
> patch
> kit, which diferent size and date of creation. The new patch kit has
> less size than the older one. Do I have to apply only the latest one,
> or
> first do I have to apply the longer file size and then the new one?
>
Here are their responses :
*** Stephen LaBelle[SMTP:labelles_at_mscd.edu]
> The Digital Unix patch kits are cummulative. You need only apply the
> most recent patch kit.
>
> Also, if you have previously installed patch kits and a new one comes
> out, you can just apply the new patch kit. These patch kits are
> designed
> for this specific functionality.
>
> Just put on the newest patch kit(s) for your desired systems, and do
> not
> worry about previous patch kits. These patch kits come with
> documentation
> files that fully explain this.
>
**** Dr. Tom Blinn, 603-884-0646[SMTP:tpb_at_zk3.dec.com]
Patch patch kit comes with COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS that address all of the
> questions you are asking.
>
> Read the directions that come with the patch kit and follow them.
> They
> will tell you what to do. Don't assume that what anyone responding to
> your
> mail tells you will be correct. They won't have to clean up the mess
> if you
> do something other than what's in the directions that come with the
> patch
> kit and your system is messed up.
>
> By the way, the exact answers to your questions probably depend on
> which
> older patch kit you have installed, and how it was installed, and
> whether
> there have been intervening patch kits released that you are missing.
> So
> it's important to read and follow the directions in the kit -- they
> should
> cover ALL the various possibilities.
>
Received on Wed Jan 07 1998 - 22:48:42 NZDT