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README FOR XLOAD.EXE
This utility is intended for NetWare 386 v3.11 (any-user version).
The following files are included in this utility:
LDR001 PTF 52920 11-06-91 4:55p
XLOAD EXE 13872 08-06-91 4:47p
LDR001 DOC 3200 07-06-92 11:00a
XLOAD DOC 3472 07-06-92 11:00a
XLOAD.EXE is a utility which replaces a section of the NetWare 386
SERVER.EXE file known as the loader. The loader is a section of the
operating system that contains hardware dependent code. It is this
piece of code that is responsible for much of the initialization
that occurs when NetWare 386 is first executed.
Prior to the release of XLOAD, any fixes to the loader had to be
done in the form of a static patch to the SERVER.EXE file. Now,
fixes are made directly to the loader source code, and a new loader
file is generated. XLOAD replaces the old loader with the new
loader file containing all of the fixes. Subsequent fixes will be
added to the most recent loader file, so that the latest released
loader will contain all previous fixes, as well as any new fixes.
New loader files will have the following file name: LDRxxx.PTF,
where xxx can be a number from 001 to 999. This number will begin
with 001, representing the first fixed loader released. Subsequent
loader files will increment this number. Since it contains all
previous fixes, only the latest loader file will available from
Novell at any given time.
Documentation for LDRxxx.PTF and what fixes are included are
contained in LDR001.DOC included with this .ZIP file.
The syntax for XLOAD is as follows:
XLOAD loaderFileName [serverFileName]
where loaderFileName is the full path name of the LDRxxx.PTF file,
and serverFileName is the full path name of the server file
(default is SERVER.EXE). There must be at least 1 MB of free space
in the same directory as the server file in order for XLOAD to
operate correctly.
XLOAD will not directly modify the original server file; however,
the extension of the original server file name will be changed to
.OLD. Upon completion, two server files will exist in the
destination directory. The new server file will have the same name
as the original server file. It will have a different file size
(since the loader size can be different), and will be stamped with
the current date/time. The new server file will contain
serialization information identical to the original server file.
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DISCLAIMER
Novell, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to
any NetWare software, and specifically disclaims any express or
implied warranties of merchantability, title, or fitness for a
particular purpose.
Distribution of any NetWare software is forbidden without the
express written consent of Novell, Inc. Further, Novell reserves
the right to discontinue distribution of any NetWare software.
Novell is not responsible for lost profits or revenue, loss of use
of the software, loss of data, costs of re-creating lost data, the
cost of any substitute equipment or program, or claims by any party
other than you. Novell strongly recommends a backup be made before
any software is installed. Technical support for this software
may be provided at the discretion of Novell.
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