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- This README file accompanies READFIX.NLM for Netware v3.10 rev.A. The
- following files are included for this revision:
-
- READFIX.NLM 721 2-5-91 9:58am
- READFIX.DOC (This file)
- PATCHMAN.NLM 6550 2-5-91 10:16am (V 1.20b)
- PATCHMAN.DOC 3634 2-7-91 10:10am
-
- READFIX 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
- that could cause an invalid error code to be returned to an application
- making a file READ operation. This problem was first noticed using the
- BTRIEVE NLM.
-
- READFIX requires the latest version of PATCHMAN.NLM (v1.20b) in order to load.
-
- Unlike previous patches, the SERVER.EXE file is never modified by this patch.
- READFIX.NLM patches the Operating System in memory, not on the disk. This
- means that READFIX must be loaded each time before any "fixes" take effect.
- It is recommended that the command "LOAD READFIX" 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, READFIX 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 READFIX will restore the Operating System to its original
- "un-patched" state.
-
- Like all NLM-type patches, READFIX requires the Patch Manager (PATCHMAN.NLM) to
- be loaded before it can be loaded. If PATCHMAN is not already loaded, READFIX
- 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.
-
- To install READFIX:
-
- 1) Simply copy the READFIX.NLM and PATCHMAN.NLM in the same directory as
- the other NLM files (SYS:SYSTEM is suggested).
-
- 2) Type "LOAD READFIX" at the console. A message will appear saying
- that the OPERATING SYSTEM has been successfully patched. From this
- point on, all changes are in effect until READFIX is unloaded. If
- an error message appears, contact your Netware support provider.
-
- The changes made by this patch will be implemented in all future versions of
- NetWare 386. 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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