updating from 5.2.1 to RELENG_5
As per subject, I need to do this urgently, but with minimum downtime. Will it be ok just to cvsup, rebuild kernel and world, mergemaster, (etc) like any normal update? Or do I have to do a reinstall? Any help appreciated. Regards, Philip Brennan ___ freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: updating from 5.2.1 to RELENG_5
* Phil Brennan [EMAIL PROTECTED] [20050401 12:19]: Will it be ok just to cvsup, rebuild kernel and world, mergemaster, (etc) like any normal update? Or do I have to do a reinstall? Read UPDATING (all of it). Read UPDATING (all of it). Did you notice the 20041001 entry? You should be able to use libmap.conf to work around it until you recompile all your ports. qvb -- pica ___ freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: updating from 5.2.1 to RELENG_5
On Fri, Apr 01, 2005 at 11:20:09AM +0100, Phil Brennan wrote: As per subject, I need to do this urgently, but with minimum downtime. Will it be ok just to cvsup, rebuild kernel and world, mergemaster, (etc) like any normal update? Or do I have to do a reinstall? Any help appreciated. There were some problems with this particular upgrade (though I've forgotten if it all took place after 5.3BETA7 or even before that. Also, many of the issues were in ports rather than base system, having to do with some updates to gcc and libpthreads. I have a page where I mentioned this towards the bottom at http://home.nyc.rr.com/computertaijutsu/cvsup.html (the page is dated, but it does cover that particular upgrade, which is one reason I leave it up.) You also might want to take a look around Freebsdforums.org, there were a few threads on it. -- Scott Robbins PGP keyID EB3467D6 ( 1B48 077D 66F6 9DB0 FDC2 A409 FA54 EB34 67D6 ) gpg --keyserver pgp.mit.edu --recv-keys EB3467D6 Xander: Just because you're better than us doesn't mean you can be all superior. pgpOXExBsWHau.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: updating from 5.2.1 to RELENG_5
On Apr 1, 2005 12:49 PM, Joan Picanyol i Puig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: * Phil Brennan [EMAIL PROTECTED] [20050401 12:19]: Will it be ok just to cvsup, rebuild kernel and world, mergemaster, (etc) like any normal update? Or do I have to do a reinstall? Read UPDATING (all of it). Read UPDATING (all of it). Yes, I always read it. Did you notice the 20041001 entry? You should be able to use libmap.conf to work around it until you recompile all your ports. Yes, it referrs to compat4x libraries. Not an issue for me, since I'm upgrading from 5.2.1 to RELENG_5. Regarding libmap, yes I have used it before. Basically, I'm looking for advice from people who have done this particular upgrade. Its an upgrade that should be straightforward. I was only wondering if there were any extra little gotchas that I should consider. Thanks for all the replies so far. Regards, Philip ___ freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: updating from 5.2.1 to RELENG_5
On Fri, 1 Apr 2005, Phil Brennan wrote: On Apr 1, 2005 12:49 PM, Joan Picanyol i Puig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: * Phil Brennan [EMAIL PROTECTED] [20050401 12:19]: Will it be ok just to cvsup, rebuild kernel and world, mergemaster, (etc) like any normal update? Or do I have to do a reinstall? Read UPDATING (all of it). Read UPDATING (all of it). Yes, I always read it. Did you notice the 20041001 entry? You should be able to use libmap.conf to work around it until you recompile all your ports. Yes, it referrs to compat4x libraries. Not an issue for me, since I'm upgrading from 5.2.1 to RELENG_5. It will also talk about library version bumps for stuff like libm and changes to the thread libraries. I'd strongly suggest checking the list archives for affected applications and workarounds. Be particularly wary of anything built on 5.2.1. Doug White| FreeBSD: The Power to Serve [EMAIL PROTECTED] | www.FreeBSD.org ___ freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
