downloading patches and getting block size errors

[SM_3]

Once the patches have been downloaded I execute the create_depot_hp_ux file, I get block size errors.

If I use the swcopy method, .ie
swcopy -s $(PWD) /Si @ /var/spool/sw
I don't get any block size errors.

how come?

[Steven E. Protter]

Make sure the variable UNIX95 is not set when running any of the sd-ux utilities. It can cause checksum and other problems.

Standard also.

/sbin/init.d/swagent -r

Then try again.

SEP

[Ross Zubritski]

If you are ftp traqnsferring files from a PC to UX, ensure that you type bin b/4 issuing the put command.

Regards,

RZ

[Cheryl Griffin]

You should also attempt the download again to resolve any problems during the download.

[SM_3]

UNIX95 is not set

binary ftp was invoked

don't think a re-download may do the trick since the swcopy method did not complain as the create_depot method did...

oh well

thanks anyway

[Cheryl Griffin]

What was the full error?

It has been noted that a "blocksize changed" message may display if you are running short of space.
# bdf

[SM_3]

full error can't remember now...

I'll check regarding the shortage of space- but I don't think it was that
I'll check

thanks

[Dario_1]

Hi!

I don't know if this will help but if you are downloading patches from the browser, make sure the following is done. I had a similar problem to yours and happened to be that:

You may retrieve patches via anonymous ftp(1) or http. Use your browser's "Save Link As"(Netscape) or "Save Target As"(MSIE) operation. This operation can be accessed by a right mouse click on the http/ftp button.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

DR