On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 23:19:28 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> enough sarcasm
No sarcasm in here, just honest and fact-based statements (except
those obviously signed by a smiley).
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On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 23:18:48 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> right scrolling to to top... Gonna go back to VHS here..
> Do a clean install as far as i'm concerned "freebsd-update" only
> works for patches and not for OS upgrades from experiences or
> considering ubuntu who's updates works.
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:58:48 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> So am I lead to believe FreeBSD is mean to be a "Mechanics"
> Operating system? I say that in the nicest way.
I wouldn't go that far, but FreeBSD, as well as repairing a car,
requires certain knowledge and experience, I agree.
>
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:47:57 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> I stopped reading after the line "freebsd-update is not one of them".
You're missing the best parts. :-)
> I know its not your fault. But before progressing with technology
> perhaps support and support while upgrading is more
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:32:56 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> I assume the only other solution is download all the CDs of the
> latest FreeBSD. Do a clean install and replace the data?
It's possible, but why reach for the "big weapons" in the first place?
Did you (1) check FTP is up & running
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:29:28 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> I have sort of giving up and the "cant be arsed Ill put windows on"
> factor has stepped in.
Have you considered entering single user mode and trying to get back
to 7.2 ("freebsd-update rollback")? In this case, you will need to
re-
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:20:50 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> well surely if the upgrade IS going to affect ANY pre installed
> package that should be taken into consideration? - Im not having
> a dig, Im just suggesting how FreeBSD has fallen behind in the
> "User Experience"
This depends on t
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:15:16 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> OK now I know... Why should I have to know this in the fist place?
Hey, that's no problem - I also learned about this some time
AFTER is has been common. :-)
> If Im just as "User" getting worrying messages about needing to
> up
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:02:44 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> leopard# pkg_delete -x samba
> pkg_delete: file '/usr/local/share/swat/js' doesn't exist
> pkg_delete: unable to completely remove directory '/usr/local/share/swat/js'
> pkg_delete: couldn't entirely delete package (perhaps the packin
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:38:42 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> Ah seems like FTP as well as Samba is blocked after the upgrade
This explains the error message presented. If you want to install
from FTP, but FTP can't reach anything, then... well... no INDEX
for you. :-)
>
> I have ran
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:01:25 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> LOL - now stuck in and endless loop of:
>
> Message ─┐
> │Unable to get packages/INDEX file from selected media.
Do you obtain data via network (up & running checked?) or from CD?
If you know wh
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 20:38:22 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> ok so then running testparm i'm getting
>
> leopard# testparm
> /libexec/ld-elf.so.1: Shared object "libcrypt.so.4" not found, required by
> "testparm"
> leopard#
Seems like something failed during the update. Program version and
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 20:33:49 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> # 1. `cd /usr/src' (or to the directory containing your source tree).
>
> Doesn't exist
To install FreeBSD from source, you need to install the "src"
distribution, or get the desired sources via CVS (csup). There
are examples
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 20:29:28 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> Why during the upgrade process the "inspecting system" shouldnt
> be able to find and identify and prepair everything that needs
> to be upgraded and reconfigured accordingly.
Because this is the responsibility of the administrator
On 04/06/2010 12:01 π.μ., Andy Hiscock wrote:
> LOL - now stuck in and endless loop of:
>
> Message ─┐
> │Unable to get packages/INDEX file from selected media.
>
> This is like a poorly written shareware app!
> Really getting pissd here!
>
>
>
>
My guess
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 20:21:29 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> Again Ports? What is that about... I've run the server and
> upgraded from 7.0-7,2 with no problem or need to change any
> config files before. Its upgraded with no problem before.
That's correct. Upgrading the base system usuall
s of painless
usage perhaps I ought to look at another better support OS?
From: "freebsd-questions@freebsd.org"
To: Andy Hiscock
Sent: Thu, 3 June, 2010 22:02:05
Subject: [#24536008] Re: UPGRADE TO RELEASE 8.0-P3/SAMBA HELP REQUIRED
Hello,
This is
@freebsd.org
Sent: Thu, 3 June, 2010 21:43:41
Subject: Re: UPGRADE TO RELEASE 8.0-P3/SAMBA HELP REQUIRED
Anyone want to log on to my server and investigate/correct?
From: Andy Hiscock
To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
Sent: Thu, 3 June, 2010 21:29:28
Subject: Re
Anyone want to log on to my server and investigate/correct?
From: Andy Hiscock
To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
Sent: Thu, 3 June, 2010 21:29:28
Subject: Re: UPGRADE TO RELEASE 8.0-P3/SAMBA HELP REQUIRED
Why during the upgrade process the "inspecting s
hu, 3 June, 2010 21:27:33
Subject: Re: UPGRADE TO RELEASE 8.0-P3/SAMBA HELP REQUIRED
Re-including the list...
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 20:14:03 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> Right how can I uninstall back to 7.2?
Well... I have to admit that I've never done that. Basically,
it should be po
prior version to the upgrade
From: Andy Hiscock
To: David Allen
Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
Sent: Thu, 3 June, 2010 21:21:29
Subject: Re: UPGRADE TO RELEASE 8.0-P3/SAMBA HELP REQUIRED
Again Ports? What is that about... I've run the server and upgra
Re-including the list...
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 20:14:03 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> Right how can I uninstall back to 7.2?
Well... I have to admit that I've never done that. Basically,
it should be possible if you install the sources of 7.2 (e. g.
from the CD) to overwrite /usr/src. Then yo
in sysinstall?
From: David Allen
To: Andy Hiscock
Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
Sent: Thu, 3 June, 2010 21:15:55
Subject: Re: UPGRADE TO RELEASE 8.0-P3/SAMBA HELP REQUIRED
On 6/3/10, Andy Hiscock wrote:
> After being advised to upgrade after a freebsd-update I have succe
On 6/3/10, Andy Hiscock wrote:
> After being advised to upgrade after a freebsd-update I have successfully
> upgraded from 7.2 to 8.0-p3. OK but have come across a major problem for me.
>
> OK time for a BIG rant this has been going on for 2 days (very sorry)
>
> After the install of the new kerne
On Thu, 3 Jun 2010 19:10:32 + (GMT), Andy Hiscock
wrote:
> After being advised to upgrade after a freebsd-update I have
> successfully upgraded from 7.2 to 8.0-p3. OK but have come
> across a major problem for me.
>
> OK time for a BIG rant this has been going on for 2 days (very sorry)
>
>
After being advised to upgrade after a freebsd-update I have successfully
upgraded from 7.2 to 8.0-p3. OK but have come across a major problem for me.
OK time for a BIG rant this has been going on for 2 days (very sorry)
After the install of the new kernel Samba isn't working. I TTL's onto the
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