Re: [cobalt-users] Cobalt OS Version?

[Kul <WebMaster@xxxxxxx>]

Paul Warner wrote:

> I sent this a few days ago when the list was running
> sub-optimally and saw no replies (not even flames!),
> so I am resending in hopes someone can help me...
>
> I have been watching all the update issues fly through
> this group in light of the security problems recently
> exploited on the RAQs and am now prepared to try an
> update to my system.  All references are to 4.*
> updates, yet my RAQ shows a basesystem-6.0-4 (via RPM
> -qa) and Cobalt OS Release 6.0 through the GUI
> Maintenance Screen and CobaltOS 6.0 on the GUI's
> Server Configuration Information (accessed via the
> Cobalt logo).  Obviously I'm missing something key
> here...how do I know what updates were applied at the
> factory or since?  I inherited the machine with no
> information other than the PDF manual.  I would assume
> that nothing has been done to it since it left the
> factory...
>
> TIA
>
> -- Paul

Hi Paul,
These updates are exactly that, Update 4 (to the current Cobalt OS - which is 5 - Raq3 at least)
Update set 4 - this would imply that 3 previous set of updates preceded this current set (4)
The previous 3 set where applicable are included in the current set of Updates.

The Base System you mention is showing the same on mine, which I would suspect is RedHat Linux 6.0.4

To find out what updates have already been applied, visit the Install Software page (maintenence) !  It gives a list at the bottom....
Obviously dont re-install them ones, Install from the bottom up to the top from these pages ( http://emea.cobalt.com/support/download/  - choose your machine ! ), starting from where your system has left off !
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Regards,
Kul