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| From: | [log in to unmask][log in to unmask], 26 Nov 1996 19:06:18 GMT699_- Tony, I am thinking that we should consider perparing for the year 9999, when we have to roll to five digit years. That's how long I would expect the 3K to be around. In addition, I have never consider "BackwardCompatibility" to be a problem. Mark Ranft [log in to unmask]Tony Furnivall < [log in to unmask]> wrote... <snip> > As we ponder the possible names for a new CIVAR which reflects the value of > the year, let's not fall into the situation where we are mired in the > "BackwardCompatibility" problem. Years are (presently!) defined with 4 > digits. It seems to me that we [...]46_26Nov199619:06: [log in to unmask] |
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| Date: | Wed, 27 Nov 1996 10:17:14 -0600 |
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> [log in to unmask] wrote:
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> >What procedure do you use to install a new release of MPE iX 5.0?
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> >I have two HP tapes: SYSGEN and CMSTORE format.
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> >I currently use MPE iX release 4.0.
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> The procedure is an easy one. READ THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH THE
TAPES.
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> Sorry for shouting, but there are several steps, all clearly
described in the
> manual. Skip one and pay! Any short answer anyone gives here will
surely lead
> to undesired consequences.
>
> Incidentally, before I would install 5.0 today, I would be sure to
have the
> latest Express Release and the latest Power Patch tapes before
beginning.
>
> Steve Cooper
> Allegro Consultants, Inc.
>
The manual looks much larger than the procedure really is, especially
compared to typical Unix migration documentation. The MPE upgrade is
just well documented, not hard. The steps are pretty straight forward
and the manual leads you through it carefully.
Richard
email: [log in to unmask]
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