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Date:      Mon, 9 Nov 1998 16:14:40 -0800 (PST)
From:      Doug White <dwhite@resnet.uoregon.edu>
To:        Marko <marko@vidvox.com>
Cc:        freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG
Subject:   Re: Upgrade from 2.2.6 to higher
Message-ID:  <Pine.BSF.4.03.9811091613090.3471-100000@resnet.uoregon.edu>
In-Reply-To: <01be079e$341a0420$5083b7d1@vidbox>

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On Tue, 3 Nov 1998, Marko wrote:

> At my workplace we are currently running FreeBSD v2.2.6
> and they require someone to upgrade it to v2.2.7 or better.
> What is the newest stable version and does that mean just downloading and
> compiling a new kernel or do I need to upgrade
> everything (do the "make world" thing)?
> Are there quick instructions for doing this upgrade anywhere?

1.  Make 2.2.7 boot floppy.
2.  Boot 2.2.7 boot floppy (or CD).
3.  Select 'upgrade'.

> PS-Also, how hard would it be to transfer the whole system to a new
> hard drive?

cp -Rp /old /new

Doug White                               
Internet:  dwhite@resnet.uoregon.edu    | FreeBSD: The Power to Serve
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