Please back up the directory:
/pogle/data
before proceeding with this update.
Quit Platinum, log out as pogle user and log in as root.
You will need 4 CDs to complete this update:
Irix 6.5.8 Installation Tools and Overlays [1 of3]
Irix 6.5.8 Overlays [2 of 3]
Irix 6.5.8 Overlays [3 of 3]
Irix 6.5 Applications ( the CD supplied with the update )
Insert the CD:
Irix 6.5.8 Installation Tools and Overlays [1 of3]
into the drive. When the CD icon on the desktop shows the reader is
loaded, double-click on the icon.
The Software Manager will launch.
"DISMISS" the Startup Message
Make sure that the "Default Installation" item is checked.
Click on "START" in the Software Manager window.
After a short while, a window will open saying that the CD is part of a
set.
Choose "Eject CD" from the bottom of the window, insert the
next CD and click on "Add"
You will need to insert all four CDs, in the order listed above. ie:
Irix 6.5.8 Installation Tools and Overlays [1 of3]
Irix 6.5.8 Overlays [2 of 3]
Irix 6.5.8 Overlays [3 of 3]
Irix 6.5 Applications ( the CD supplied with the update )
Dismiss the Startup Message that pops up after you insert the 6.5
Applications CD.
After the Software Manager has read the Applications CD, click on
"Done"
A window calles "Conflicts" will pop up. This indicates thet
there are still some issues to resolve
before carrying on with the update. Close this window.
Click on "Panes" in the Software Manager and choose
"Command" from the pull-down window.
A text area will appear at the bottom of the Software Manager. Put the
pointer in this area and type in:
keep *dev <enter>
keep nfs <enter>
Click on the red "Conflicts" button in the Software Manager.
In the window that pops up, resolve any
remaining conflicts. You do not need to install dvdr.books
When all conflicts have been resolved, click on "Start" in
the Software Manager window.
Insert the various CDs as the system asks you for them.
(Note - The "Load Next CD" window stays open quite a long
time. This is normal)
Eventually, the system will display a question panel on the desktop.
Choose
"Restart the System Now" and click on "OK"
When the system has come back up, log in as pogle and run Babel from
the Pandora item in the toolchest.
Run the Check and Update Platinum utility to re-install the pointer
driver.
(Please Note, There is a driver update fix in Platinum version 2.57 for
Irix 6.5.8. If you are
running an earlier version of Platinum, please update to this version
or contact Pandora Service
for instructions on manually updating the driver)
Finally,
Locate all four CDs and put them SOMEWHERE SAFE!