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From IBM OS/2 Fix Distribution January 27, 1996
A significant number of early customers had experienced problems with Warp
Family FixPak XR_W016. In response, IBM has released FixPak XR_W017 which
resolves most of the reported problems.
If you are a Lotus Notes V4.0 customer and you have been directed to download
and apply FixPak XR_W016 or XR_W016A to your OS/2 Warp system, then please
use FixPak XR_W017 instead.
Ways to Obtain FixPak XR_W017
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Publicly available OS/2 FixPaks can be downloaded from the following sites:
OS2BBS
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Subscribers can download FixPaks from the Software Download Library.
If you are not a subscriber, call 1-800-547-1283 (U.S. only) for
information.
CompuServe
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Subscribers can download FixPaks from the OS/2 Support Forum (GO
OS2SUPPO).
Internet
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If you have access to Internet services, you can download FixPaks
using the following methods:
* Anonymous FTP to ftp.software.ibm.com (IP address 8.17.57.66).
FixPaks are located in the /ps/products/os2/fixes directory.
* World Wide Web access via IBM Software Manufacturing Solutions:
ftp://service.boulder.ibm.com
The full path is:
ftp://service.boulder.ibm.com/ps/products/os2/fixes
Prodigy
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Subscribers can download FixPaks from the OS2CLUB in the Software
Download Library, IBM Files, Fixes area. Files are updated weekly and
are available on Friday.
FixPak Files and Diskettes Required for FixPak XR_W017 Installation
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You must download the following files to apply the FixPaks. This
table indicates the Boot Diskettes you need.
Product-Level
Diskette Files Needed FixPak Files
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OS/2 Warp Family XR_W017.1DK
XR_W017.2DK
XR_W017.3DK
XR_W017.4DK
XR_W017.5DK
XR_W017.6DK
XR_W017.7DK
XR_W017.8DK
Boot Diskette Needed WKICKR.ZIP
Using .DSK Files
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DSK or xDK
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Files with the .DSK or .xDK extension (where x is a number; for
example, 1DK, 2DK) are in SAVEDSKF format.
1. Download file LDF.COM to get the LOADDSKF.EXE program to unpack
files to diskettes.
2. Run LDF from the OS/2 command prompt. A program called LOADDSKF
appears in the directory.
3. Type LOADDSKF xxxxxA: to create the new diskette (xxxxx is the
file name).
Creating Diskettes from the Images
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1. Put all files in a single directory.
2. Type LDF and press Enter. This uncompresses LDF.COM and creates
the file, LOADDSKF.EXE, which is used to put the diskette images
onto diskettes.
The diskette images have a .DSK or .xDK extension (x is the
sequence of the downloaded diskette images, starting at 1.
3. Insert a blank, formatted, 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch diskette in drive A.
4. Type LOADDSKF IMAGE.DSK A: and press Enter.
Note: Specify a different drive, if appropriate (for example, B).
The first diskette image has the README.1ST file that provides
instructions for applying the FixPak to your system.
Additional Help
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Type HELP at the BBS main menu if you need help.
If you cannot find the files given to you by the OS/2 Support
Technician, search all libraries.
______________________________________________________________________
IBM disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including
without limitation, warranties of fitness and merchantability with
respect to the information in this document. By furnishing this
document, IBM grants no licenses to any related patents or copyrights.
Copyright (c) 1994, 1995 IBM Corporation. Any trademarks and product
or brand names referenced in this document are the property of their
respective owners. Consult your product manuals for complete trademark
information.