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- This README file accompanies SCANBFIX v1.00 for NetWare 386 v3.10. The
- following file(s) is included for this revision:
-
- SCANBFIX NLM 1764 01-14-91 11:23a
- PATCHMAN NLM 4174 10-29-90 12:51p
-
- SCANBFIX 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 V3.10a.
- The API function call ScanBinderyObject fails to properly recognize "?" as
- a wild card. The failure was related to the size of the bindery name being
- searched for and the number of "?" wild card characters (if greater than 12)
- entered in the search string. Although those most likely to see this problem
- are application developers using the ScanBinderyObject call, users of
- applications developed with this call may see the error message: Object could
- not be found.
-
- Unlike v3.0 patches, the SERVER.EXE file is not modified by this patch.
- SCANBFIX.NLM will patch the Operating System in memory, not on the disk. This
- means that SCANBFIX must be loaded each time the server is brought up for the
- patch to take effect. It is recommended that the command "LOAD SCANBFIX" be
- placed in the server's AUTOEXEC.NCF file to ensure that the patch is always
- in effect when the server is brought up.
-
- Since it is a NetWare Loadable Module, SCANBFIX can be loaded and unloaded
- without having to bring the server down. Once loaded, the Operating System
- is patched and ready to go. Unloading SCANBFIX will restore the Operating
- System to its original "un-patched" state.
-
- Like all NLM-type patches, SCANBFIX requires the Patch Manager (PATCHMAN.NLM)
- to be loaded before it can be loaded. If PATCHMAN is not already loaded,
- SCANBFIX will attempt to locate PATCHMAN and load it automatically if found.
-
- PATCHMAN only needs to be loaded once and then all NLM patches can be 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 implement this patch:
-
- 1) Copy PATCHMAN.NLM and the SCANBFIX.NLM to the same directory as the
- other NLM files on your system (SYS:SYSTEM is suggested).
-
- 2) After the system is brought up, type LOAD PATCHMAN at the console.
-
- 3) Type LOAD SCANBFIX. A message will appear saying that the Operating
- System has been successfully patched. From this point on, all changes
- are in effect until SCANBFIX is unloaded. If an error message appears,
- contact your NetWare support provider.
-
- NOTE: Changes made by patches are typically addressed in future releases of
- NetWare. This patch and PATCHMAN.NLM will only operate on NetWare 386
- v3.10a. 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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