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This README file of LGHTFX.ZIP accompanies LGHOTFIX.NLM for NetWare v3.10a.
The following files are included for this revision:
LGHOTFIX.NLM 1374 12-20-90
PATCHMAN.NLM 4174 10-29-90
PATCHMAN.DOC 3300 11-01-90
LGHOTFIX is a Semi-Static patch which is loaded at the file server console as a
NetWare Loadable Module. This patch fixes a problem in NetWare 386 V3.10a
that would cause INSTALL.NLM to not recognize any partitions that were
initialized with a redirection (hotfix) area that was greater than 8000 blocks.
LGHOTFIX must be loaded before any attempt is made to create a volume on a
partition that has more than 8000 redirection blocks.
Unlike previous patches, the SERVER.EXE file is never modified by this patch.
LGHOTFIX.NLM patches the Operating System in memory, not on the disk. This
means that LGHOTFIX must be loaded each time before any "fixes" take effect.
It is recommended that the command "LOAD LGHOTFIX" 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 LGHOTFIX is a Semi-Static patch, its effects cannot be undone without
first bringing the server down and then back up (without loading the patch).
Once the patch is loaded, the Operating System is patched and ready to go.
Like all NLM-type patches, LGHOTFIX requires the Patch Manager (PATCHMAN.NLM)
to be loaded before it can be loaded. If PATCHMAN is not already loaded,
LGHOTFIX 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.
To install LGHOTFIX, simply place the LGHOTFIX.NLM file in the same directory
as the other NLM files (SYS:SYSTEM or DOS partition) and type "LOAD LGHOTFIX".
Once the patch has loaded, all changes are in effect until the server is downed.
If an error message appears, contact Novell Technical Support.
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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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CAUTION
ALWAYS backup your system before implementing any program/utility revision
involving the low-level functions of NetWare including re-linking of
operating system .OBJ files, Bindery utilities, drive and volume operation,
etc.
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