Re: Which IRIX upgrade is an Octane killer?

From: joe smith (john.smith_at_microsoft.com)
Date: 02/16/04 

Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 03:09:07 +0200

> I was thinking of putting IRIX6.5.23m on my Octane,
> currently running 6.5.16m, but I remebered some
> posts about some update could 'kill' an Octane if
> things are not done properly.
>
> Which update is the dangerous one?
>
> Is it just to install the patchSG0005086 first and
> then all is ok?

http://www.nekochan.net/weblog/archives/cat_sgi_news.html

Quote,

"If one live-installs IRIX 6.5.21 on an Octane without applying patch 5086,
it will kill the PROM, rendering you unable to boot the Octane anymore!
Check out this forum thread.

Be absolutely sure that you have patch 5086 installed on your Octane, if you
want to upgrade to 6.5.21. The patch is previously explained in this forum
thread.

A miniroot 6.5.21 install should be fine, provided you boot the miniroot
from the 6.5.21 install CD."

.. that does seem to apply to .21, not .23 but hope this helps?

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