Very Computer

A few days ago, there was a file named README.2.1.5 in /pub/FreeBSD on
ftp.freebsd.org that stated something like (from memory), "The
permissions on the 2.1.5 directory have been changed to 700 on
purpose. A few bugs were found just after the release and we've
decided to fix them quickly and re-release."

It would appear that it has now been re-released. What were the
reasons for doing this?

-Randy

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http://troutmask.apl.washington.edu/~kargl/sgk.html

I caught the KNOWNBUG.TXT file before I upgraded, and was able to work around
the problem by just copying it all onto the second hard disk and installing
locally, then applied the 509 patch and rebuilt the kernel.  Mindly annoying,
but not a horrible crisis fortunately...

My question:

Is this the only difference in the "updated" 2.1.5, or were there any other
bugs fixed?  I ask because have 5 machines to upgrade total, and I've already
done two of them and don't want to have to do them again.  One of those two
is the ONLY one with a 3C509 in it -- the other four have either 3C503's
or NE2000 clones...  and if all that's fixed in the re-released 2.1.5 is
the 509 driver, it'll save me re-upgrading hassles.

If more was fixed than that, what was it, and are there patches?

Thanks!

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   Is this the only difference in the "updated" 2.1.5, or were there any other
   bugs fixed?  I ask because have 5 machines to upgrade total, and I've already

We also added the Intel EtherExpress Pro to GENERIC, from where it was
missing, and brought in the 3c590/3c595 driver which had also been
accidently omitted.

   If more was fixed than that, what was it, and are there patches?

See the CTM delta which immediately follows the 2.1.5 base delta
(on ftp.freebsd.org) - that contains just those patches.

                                        Jordan
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So for you, i think it's only the 3c509 driver that is important.

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