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- README FOR WORMROFX.NLM
- This README of WORMFX.ZIP accompanies WORMROFX.NLM for Netware v3.11.
- The following files accompany WORMROFX.NLM in WORMFX.ZIP:
-
- WORMROFX.NLM 929 8-2-91 2:49p
- PCHMN210.ZIP 6437 7-7-91 8:05a
- WORMROFX.DOC (This file)
-
- Purpose:
- This patch is intended for 20-, 100-, and 250-user versions of
- NetWare v3.11. Currently, if a removable device is initially mounted
- read/write, and then the cartridge is removed and a new one is placed in
- that has the write disable tab set, the OS does not recognize that the
- device is not write only. This patch fixes this problem.
-
-
- WORMROFX.NLM is intended for 386 v.3.11a and is a dynamic patch which
- is loaded at the file server console as a NetWare Loadable Module.
- WORMROFX.NLM requires the latest version of PATCHMAN.NLM (v2.10a)
- in order to load.
-
- Unlike previous patches, the SERVER.EXE file is never modified by this
- patch. WORMROFX.NLM patches the Operating System in memory, not on
- the disk. This means that WORMROFX.NLM must be loaded each time
- before any "fixes" take effect. It is recommended that the command "LOAD
- WORMROFX.NLM" 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 it is an NLM, WORMROFX.NLM can be loaded and unloaded without
- ever having to bring the server down. Once loaded, the Operating System
- is patched and ready to go. Unloading WORMROFX.NLM will restore the
- Operating System to its original "un-patched" state.
-
- Like all NLM-type patches, WORMROFX.NLM requires the Patch Manager
- (PATCHMAN.NLM) to be loaded before it can be loaded. If PATCHMAN
- is not already loaded, WORMROFX 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.
-
- Installation:
- To install WORMROFX.NLM, simply place the WORMROFX.NLM file in the
- same directory as the other NLM files (SYS:SYSTEM or DOS partition), and
- type "LOAD WORMROFX." Once the patch has loaded, all changes are in
- effect until WORMROFX is unloaded.
-
- The changes made by this patch will be implemented in all future versions
- NetWare 386. This patch and PATCHMAN.NLM (v2.10a) will only operate
- on NetWare 386 v3.11. Future versions of NetWare 386 will require a
- version of PATCHMAN specific to that release.
-
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- DISCLAIMER
-
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- software, and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of
- merchantability, title, or fitness for a particular purpose.
-
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- consent of Novell, Inc. Further, Novell reserves the right to discontinue
- distribution of any NetWare software.
-
- Novell is not responsible for lost profits or revenue, loss if use of the
- software, loss of data, costs of re-creating lost data, the cost of any
- substitute equipment or program, or claims by any party other than you.
- Novell strongly recommends a backup be made before any software is installed.
- Technical support for this software may be provided at the discretion
- of Novell.
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