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1. _P_a_t_c_h__S_G_0_0_0_0_2_8_7__R_e_l_e_a_s_e__N_o_t_e
This release note describes patch SG0000287 to IRIX 6.0.1
1.1 _S_u_p_p_o_r_t_e_d__H_a_r_d_w_a_r_e__P_l_a_t_f_o_r_m_s
This patch contains bug fixes for Power Challenge, Power
Onyx, and Power Indigo2. The software cannot be installed
on other configurations.
1.2 _S_u_p_p_o_r_t_e_d__S_o_f_t_w_a_r_e__P_l_a_t_f_o_r_m_s
This patch contains bug fixes for all IRIX 6.0.1 machines.
The software cannot be installed on other configurations.
1.3 _B_u_g_s__F_i_x_e_d__b_y__P_a_t_c_h__S_G_0_0_0_0_2_8_7
This patch contains fixes for the following bugs in IRIX
6.0.1. Bug numbers from Silicon Graphics bug tracking
system are included for reference.
+o Fix for bug #257266. Problem with sysmips(SMIPSSWPI)
syscall in a IRIX4 COFF binary. Problem is that the
IRIX 6.0.1 kernels would return an error. This patch
will fix this problem.
+o NOTE : Reminder that the pagesize on IRIX 6.0/6.0.1 is
different that ones on 32 bit machines (kernels). 32
bit machines have 4K page sizes while IRIX 6.0/6.0.1
machines have 16K page sizes. This may effect the the
IRIX4 COFF binaries output. For example, if a return
value from the sysmips(SMIPSSWPI) system call (ie.
number of pages of swap) is multiplied by the page size
(ie. 4K) the final outputed number will be off by a
value of 4X on IRIX 6.0/6.0.1. Since the page size of
IRIX 6.0/6.0.1 machines are 16K pages sizes.
1.4 _S_u_b_s_y_s_t_e_m_s__I_n_c_l_u_d_e_d__i_n__P_a_t_c_h__S_G_<_<_p_a_t_c_h___n_u_m_b_e_r_>_>
This patch release includes these subsystems:
+o patchSG0000287.eoe1_sw.unix
1.5 _I_n_s_t_a_l_l_a_t_i_o_n__I_n_s_t_r_u_c_t_i_o_n_s
Because you want to install only the patches for problems
you have encountered, patch software is not installed by
default. After reading the descriptions of the bugs fixed in
this patch (see Section 1.3), determine the patches that
meet your specific needs.
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If, after reading Sections 1.1 and 1.2 of these release
notes, you are unsure whether your hardware and software
meet the requirements for installing a particular patch, run
_i_n_s_t.
Patch software is installed like any other Silicon Graphics
software product. Follow the instructions in your _S_o_f_t_w_a_r_e
_I_n_s_t_a_l_l_a_t_i_o_n _A_d_m_i_n_i_s_t_r_a_t_o_r'_s _G_u_i_d_e to bring up the miniroot
form of the software installation tools.
Follow these steps to select a patch for installation:
1. At the Inst>prompt, type
iiiinnnnssssttttaaaallllllll ppppaaaattttcccchhhhSSSSGGGG_x_x_x_x_x_x_x
where _x_x_x_x_x_x_x is the patch number.
2. Select the desired patches for installation.
3. Initiate the installation sequence. Type
IIIInnnnsssstttt>>>> ggggoooo
4. You may find that two patches have been marked as
incompatible. If this occurs, you must deselect one
of the patches.
IIIInnnnsssstttt>>>> kkkkeeeeeeeepppp ppppaaaattttcccchhhhSSSSGGGG_x_x_x_x_x_x_x
where _x_x_x_x_x_x_x is the patch number.
5. After completing the installation process, exit the
_i_n_s_t program by typing
IIIInnnnsssstttt>>>> qqqquuuuiiiitttt
To remove a patch, use the _v_e_r_s_i_o_n_s _r_e_m_o_v_e command as you
would for any other software subsystem. The removal process
reinstates the original version of software unless you have
specifically removed the patch history from your system.
vvvveeeerrrrssssiiiioooonnnnssss rrrreeeemmmmoooovvvveeee ppppaaaattttcccchhhhSSSSGGGG_x_x_x_x_x_x_x
where _x_x_x_x_x_x_x is the patch number.
To keep a patch but increase your disk space, use the
_v_e_r_s_i_o_n_s _r_e_m_o_v_e_h_i_s_t command to remove the patch history.
vvvveeeerrrrssssiiiioooonnnnssss rrrreeeemmmmoooovvvveeeehhhhiiiisssstttt ppppaaaattttcccchhhhSSSSGGGG_x_x_x_x_x_x_x
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where _x_x_x_x_x_x_x is the patch number.