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This README file of DRLFX1.ZIP accompanies DIRLPFX1.NLM for Netware 386
v3.11. The following files are included for this revision:
DIRLPFX1.NLM 797 4-09-91 10:39a
PATCHMAN NLM 7421 4-12-91 10:23a
PATCHMAN DOC 4262 4-12-91 3:23p
PURPOSE:
DIRLPFX1 is a dynamic patch which is loaded at the file server console as a
NetWare Loadable Module. This patch fixes a problem in NetWare 386 v3.11 that
results in an infinite loop when the DOS DIR command is used in a sub
directory where more than 65,535 files exist. This loop will also occur with
the FindFirst and FindNext DOS function calls.
DIRLPFX1 requires version 2.00b of PATCHMAN.NLM (or later) in order to load.
Unlike previous patches, the SERVER.EXE file is never modified by this patch.
DIRLPFX1.NLM patches the Operating System in memory, not on the disk. This
means that DIRLPFX1.NLM must be loaded each time before any "fixes" take
effect. It is recommended that the command "LOAD DIRLPFX1" be placed in the
server's AUTOEXEC.NCF file to ensure that the patch is always in effect when
the server is initially brought up.
Since it is an NLM, DIRLPFX1 can be loaded and unloaded without ever having to
bring the server down. Once loaded, the Operating System is patched and ready
to go. Unloading DIRLPFX1 will restore the Operating System to its original
"un-patched" state.
Like all NLM-type patches, DIRLPFX1 requires the Patch Manager (PATCHMAN.NLM)
to be loaded before it can be loaded. If PATCHMAN is not already loaded,
DIRLPFX1 will attempt to locate PATCHMAN and load it automatically if found.
PATCHMAN only needs to be loaded once. All other patches can load once
PATCHMAN is loaded. PATCHMAN cannot be unloaded until all patches that rely
on it are first unloaded. Typing "Patches" at the system command line once
PATCHMAN is loaded will display all patches currently loaded on the file
server.
INSTALLATION:
To install DIRLPFX1, simply place the DIRLPFX1.NLM file in the same directory
as the other NLM files (SYS:SYSTEM or DOS partition), and type"LOAD DIRLPFX1".
Once the patch has loaded, all changes are in effect until DIRLPFX1 is
unloaded.
The changes made by this patch will be implemented in all future versions
NetWare 386. This patch and PATCHMAN.NLM will only operate on NetWare 386
V3.11. Future versions of NetWare 386 will require a version of PATCHMAN
specific to that release.
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DISCLAIMER
Novell, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to this
software patch, and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties
of merchantability, title, or fitness for a particular purpose.
Novell's intentions for this software patch is to provide a temporary
work-around to the anomalies described in this file. Such work-arounds are
typically addressed in future releases of NetWare.
Novell will not be responsible for any data loss that may result from
implementing this patch. Novell strongly recommends a backup be made before
any patch is applied. Technical support for this patch is provided at the
discretion of Novell.
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