Re: Slink Upgrage Via Telnet
On Sat, May 01, 1999 at 12:01:55PM -0400, PATRICK DAHIROC wrote:
> hi
>
> i was reading through the Slink release notes, and saw that it was NOT
> recommended to upgrade over a remote telnet connection. unfortunately
> this is the only way i could get online. is there a work around problem?
It can certainly be done (I have done it myself), but it is a risky
process. Be sure to carefully read the upgrade notes.
Pay particular attention to what it says about telnet and telnetd. If
you do not install the telnetd package, you will be unable to make a
telnet connection to the remote box! (Fortunately your existing
connection will not be affected, but once you disconnect, you will be
out of luck if you have not installed telnetd).
In addition to that, I found that I had to uncomment the ftp line in
/etc/inetd.conf after upgrading.
> > does it take a whole lot of time to upgrade online, i mean just
> downloading the packages?
That depends on how many packages are installed. It can take many hours
with a modem connection.
>
> i already have bo and hamm in CDs and it's getting kind of ridiculous to
> get a CD just to upgrade.
It's not necessary to use a CD for either an upgrade or a new
installation. For those without flat-rate telephone service or a fast
internet connection it is probably a good choice, however.
Bob
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