Tom Brandt wrote:

> At 07:53 PM 10/6/2000 -0400, Emerson, Tom # El Monte wrote:
> >Well, with all the 'please give pointers' questions on upgrades flying
> >about, I suddenly find "it's my turn"
> >
> >I just received a used HP3000.  Powered it up, and I see that it's running
> >4.0.  Included with the computer were tapes for 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0.
> >
> >Standard question then: can I go straight from 4.0 to 6.0?
>
> Someone may have already answered this for you, but, according to the
> MPE/iX 6.0 System Software Maintenance Manual, going from 4.0 directly to
> 6.0 is not supported, you must go to 5.0 or 5.5 first, then to 6.0.

Tom,


Another way is to make a full backup of your applications and data. After you
checked your backup, go for an install of MPE 6.0 with the appropriate
PowerPatches.

It might save some time, I do not know if it really saves time because we have
update to 5.5 before Y2k already.

Choose what you think is best. Updating 2 times and keeping your data on the
system or go for an install. The install maybe harder for you, because you will
need to reconfigure your hardware devices.


Good luck,


Jan Gerrit