Steve,
Have you looked at the notes in /usr/src/Makefile?
Also a thought: since you're dealing with a production machine, would it
be easier to build an updated duplicate and migrate information to the
new machine? Then you have not left in the cold should something go
wrong. You can then
Steve Warwick said:
Ok, got that, but how do I upgrade?
I am probably missing the point, but do I have to CVSUP,
sysinstall/upgrade, AND build-install the kernel?
I looked at makeworld in the handbook but it read like the
instructions to building a house! Surely it's not a complicated as
From: Steve Warwick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2002/10/29 Tue PM 03:10:44 EST
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Yes, but how do I upgrade?
Hi
I have a 4.3 BSD machine to upgrade, and it's a production machine :(
On a test machine I have learned to CVSUP. I have used sysinstall and played
Steve Wingate said:
From: Steve Warwick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2002/10/29 Tue PM 03:10:44 EST
Subject: Yes, but how do I upgrade?
Hi
I have a 4.3 BSD machine to upgrade, and it's a production
machine :(
Ok, got that, but how do I upgrade?
Theoretically, it CAN be as simple as
1.
Doug Poland wrote:
Steve Wingate said:
From: Steve Warwick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2002/10/29 Tue PM 03:10:44 EST
Subject: Yes, but how do I upgrade?
Hi
I have a 4.3 BSD machine to upgrade, and it's a production
machine :(
Ok, got that, but how do I upgrade?
Theoretically, it CAN be as
On Tue, Oct 29, 2002 at 12:10:44PM -0800, Steve Warwick wrote:
I have a 4.3 BSD machine to upgrade, and it's a production machine :(
On a test machine I have learned to CVSUP. I have used sysinstall and played
around with the upgrade potion of the menu. I have configured, built and
installed
From: Steve Warwick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2002/10/29 Tue PM 03:49:02 EST
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Yes, but how do I upgrade?
Hmmm, if as Kent mentions, there are many changes since 4.3, perhaps a
better solution would be to reverse the process. Build an entirely new OS
from
Hmmm, if as Kent mentions, there are many changes since 4.3, perhaps a
better solution would be to reverse the process. Build an entirely new OS
from 4.7 and then move all the personal/client files into that?
Thoughts?
When given the chance, that's what I prefer to do. It makes sure nothing
