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Last minute errata: Last minute errata:
------------------- -------------------
<strong>o login as root produces "login_getclass: unknown class 'root'" on system console.</strong>
o login as root produces "login_getclass: unknown class 'root'" on system
console.
Fix: If you have the source distribution installed, simply Fix: If you have the source distribution installed, simply
cp /usr/src/etc/login.conf /etc cp /usr/src/etc/login.conf /etc
otherwise, get it from the FreeBSD FTP site using this URL: otherwise, get it from the FreeBSD FTP site using this URL:
ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/FreeBSD-current/src/etc/login.conf ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/FreeBSD-current/src/etc/login.conf
instead. Simply cd to /etc and then run instead. Simply cd to /etc and then run <a href="http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/man.cgi?fetch(1)">fetch(1)</a> with the provided URL.
<a href="http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/man.cgi?fetch(1)">fetch(1)</a>>
with the provided URL.
o sysconfig scrambles rc.conf if run again. <strong>
o sysconfig scrambles rc.conf if run again.</strong>
Fix: Get updated /usr/src from RELENG_2_2 branch and build Fix: Get updated /usr/src from RELENG_2_2 branch and build
/usr/src/release/sysinstall, copying the new binary to /stand. /usr/src/release/sysinstall, copying the new binary to /stand.
@ -35,9 +32,10 @@ Fix: Get updated /usr/src from RELENG_2_2 branch and build
option) and copy /stand/sysinstall from the floppy to /stand on option) and copy /stand/sysinstall from the floppy to /stand on
your root fs. your root fs.
<strong>
o Installation floppy does not boot at all - whereas the 2.2.1 floppy o Installation floppy does not boot at all - whereas the 2.2.1 floppy
worked fine. I get a "panic: double fault" right after it tries to worked fine. I get a "panic: double fault" right after it tries to
change the root device to fd0c. change the root device to fd0c.</strong>
Fix: The problem is that you have 48MB of RAM and something very very Fix: The problem is that you have 48MB of RAM and something very very
mysterious has happened to FreeBSD twixt 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 which makes mysterious has happened to FreeBSD twixt 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 which makes

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The file The file <a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/2.2.5-RELEASE/ERRATA.TXT">
<a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/2.2.5-RELEASE/ERRATA.TXT">
ERRATA.TXT</a> contains post-release ERRATA for 2.2.5 and should always ERRATA.TXT</a> contains post-release ERRATA for 2.2.5 and should always
be considered the definitive place to look *first* before reporting be considered the definitive place to look <strong>first</strong> before reporting
a problem with this release. This file will also be periodically a problem with this release. This file will also be periodically
updated as new issues are reported so even if you've checked this updated as new issues are reported so even if you've checked this
file recently, check it again before filing a bug report. Any file recently, check it again before filing a bug report. Any
@ -32,51 +31,52 @@ ftp.freebsd.org).
Current active security advisories for 2.2.5: One Current active security advisories for 2.2.5: One
o FreeBSD-SA-97:05 (available from <a href="ftp://freebsd.org/pub/CERT/"> o <a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/patches/SA-97:05/">FreeBSD-SA-97:05</a> (available from <a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/">ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT</a>).
ftp://freebsd.org/pub/CERT/</a>) - security compromise via open().
Patches available in <a href="ftp://freebsd.org/pub/CERT/patches/SA-97:05/">
ftp://freebsd.org/pub/CERT/patches/SA-97:05/</a>
You may also simply remove /dev/io as a quick work-around if you're You may also simply remove /dev/io as a quick work-around if you're
not running an X server or some other specialized utility which not running an X server or some other specialized utility which
requires access to the I/O instructions. requires access to the I/O instructions.
---- System Update Information: ---- System Update Information:
<strong>o The appletalk stack was broken in 2.2.5.</strong>
o The appletalk stack was broken in 2.2.5 and, if you plan to run Fix: If you plan to run appletalk, you should apply the following patch:
appletalk, you should apply the following patch:
<a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.5-RELEASE/atalk.diff.2.2.gz">ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.5-RELEASE/atalk.diff.2.2.gz</a> <a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.5-RELEASE/atalk.diff.2.2.gz">ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.5-RELEASE/atalk.diff.2.2.gz</a>
<strong>
o The line printer spooler lpd will, when sending jobs to remote o The line printer spooler lpd will, when sending jobs to remote
printers, kill the child process sending to the remote after the printers, kill the child process sending to the remote after the
timeout specified in the `ct' capability (2 minutes by default). timeout specified in the `ct' capability (2 minutes by default).</strong>
For a fix, please upgrade the lpd subsystem to 2.2-stable. As a
workaround, increase the `ct' capability to an unreasonably large
number of seconds (like 3600).
Fix: Please upgrade the lpd subsystem to 2.2-stable. As a workaround,
increase the `ct' capability to an unreasonably large number of
seconds (like 3600).
<strong>
o Intel "F00F bug" enables users to hang machines with Pentium processors o Intel "F00F bug" enables users to hang machines with Pentium processors
if they have access to the machine and can execute programs. if they have access to the machine and can execute programs.</strong>
Fix: Update to the 2.2-stable version of the kernel or apply the patch Fix: Update to the 2.2-stable version of the kernel or apply the patch
found in: found in:
<a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.5-RELEASE/f00f.diff.2.2.gz">ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.5-RELEASE/f00f.diff.2.2.gz</a> <a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.5-RELEASE/f00f.diff.2.2.gz">ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.5-RELEASE/f00f.diff.2.2.gz</a>
<strong>
o A bug in the ipfw code exists where using the "reset tcp" firewall command o A bug in the ipfw code exists where using the "reset tcp" firewall command
causes the kernel to write ethernet headers onto random kernel stack causes the kernel to write ethernet headers onto random kernel stack
locations. locations.</strong>
Fix: Update to the 2.2-stable version of the kernel or apply the Fix: Update to the 2.2-stable version of the kernel or apply the
patch found in <a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.5-RELEASE/ipfw.diff.gz">ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.5-RELEASE/ipfw.diff.gz</a> patch found in <a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.5-RELEASE/ipfw.diff.gz">ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.5-RELEASE/ipfw.diff.gz</a>
<strong>
o A bug in XF86Setup causes it to fail to create a symbolic link from o A bug in XF86Setup causes it to fail to create a symbolic link from
/usr/X11R6/bin/X to the right X server for your hardware if a link /usr/X11R6/bin/X to the right X server for your hardware if a link
does not already exist. When you type startx the following error is does not already exist. When you type startx the following error is
displayed: displayed:
xinit: No such file or directory (errno 2): no server "X" found in PATH xinit: No such file or directory (errno 2): no server "X" found in PATH</strong>
Fix: Execute the following commands (as root) and re-run XF86Setup. Fix: Execute the following commands (as root) and re-run XF86Setup.
@ -87,13 +87,13 @@ Fix: Execute the following commands (as root) and re-run XF86Setup.
defaults choose no. When it asks you if you want to create an 'X' defaults choose no. When it asks you if you want to create an 'X'
link to the server choose yes. link to the server choose yes.
<strong>
o A bug in the phase diagram implementation of user-level ppp causes o A bug in the phase diagram implementation of user-level ppp causes
problems with some ppp implementations when shutting down the link. problems with some ppp implementations when shutting down the link.
The line will go dead, but the modem will not hang up unless done The line will go dead, but the modem will not hang up unless done
manually using pppctl (or a switch). manually using pppctl (or a switch).</strong>
Fix: A version of ppp derived from the -current sources is available on
Fix: A version of ppp derived from the -current sources is available from
<a href="http://www.FreeBSD.org/~brian">http://www.FreeBSD.org/~brian</a> <a href="http://www.FreeBSD.org/~brian">http://www.FreeBSD.org/~brian</a>
It should build on any version of FreeBSD from 2.0.5 onwards. It should build on any version of FreeBSD from 2.0.5 onwards.

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The file The file <a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/2.2.6-RELEASE/ERRATA.TXT">
<a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/2.2.6-RELEASE/ERRATA.TXT">
ERRATA.TXT</a> contains post-release ERRATA for 2.2.6 and should always ERRATA.TXT</a> contains post-release ERRATA for 2.2.6 and should always
be considered the definitive place to look *first* before reporting be considered the definitive place to look *first* before reporting
a problem with this release. This file will also be periodically a problem with this release. This file will also be periodically
@ -31,18 +30,17 @@ For the latest information.
Current active security advisories for 2.2.6: 4 Current active security advisories for 2.2.6: 4
See ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-98:0[2-5].* See <a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/">ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/</a>FreeBSD-SA-98:0[2-5].*
for full information. for full information.
---- System Update Information: ---- System Update Information:
<strong>o Root mountpoint change which affects those upgrading via
o Root mountpoint change which affects those upgrading via "make world" "make world" or a FreeBSD 2.2.6 upgrade.</strong>
or a FreeBSD 2.2.6 upgrade.
Fix: 2.2.6 introduces a change in the naming of the device from Fix: 2.2.6 introduces a change in the naming of the device from
which the root filesystem is mounted. This change affects all systems, which the root filesystem is mounted. This change affects all systems,
however user intervention is only required for systems undergoing an however user intervention is only required for systems undergoing an
upgrade installation. upgrade installation.
Previously, the root filesystem was always mounted from the Previously, the root filesystem was always mounted from the
compatibility slice, while other partitions on the same disk were compatibility slice, while other partitions on the same disk were
@ -64,7 +62,6 @@ For FreeBSD 2.2.6 and later, this format changes so that the device for
/dev/wd0s2f /local0 ufs rw 1 1 /dev/wd0s2f /local0 ufs rw 1 1
/dev/wd0s2e /usr ufs rw 1 1 /dev/wd0s2e /usr ufs rw 1 1
If /etc/fstab is not updated manually in this case, the system will If /etc/fstab is not updated manually in this case, the system will
issue a warning message whenever / is mounted (normally at startup) issue a warning message whenever / is mounted (normally at startup)
indicating the change that must be made. In addition, trouble may be indicating the change that must be made. In addition, trouble may be
@ -74,15 +71,16 @@ the root filesystem will not be marked clean at the next reboot.
This change should be made as soon as the upgraded system has been This change should be made as soon as the upgraded system has been
successfully rebooted. successfully rebooted.
<strong>
o The ppp program fails to work, citing a missing shared library o The ppp program fails to work, citing a missing shared library
called "libdes.so.3.0". called "libdes.so.3.0".</strong>
Fix: There are three possible fixes: Fix: There are three possible fixes:
1. The easiest fix is to simply install the des distribution with 1. The easiest fix is to simply install the des distribution with
/stand/sysinstall, remembering to pick a site that will allow you /stand/sysinstall, remembering to pick a site that will allow you
to export it if you're outside the United States and Canada to export it if you're outside the United States and Canada
(ftp.freebsd.org and ftp.internat.freebsd.org both fall into this (<a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/">ftp.freebsd.org</a> and <a href="ftp://ftp.internat.freebsd.org">ftp.internat.freebsd.org</a> both fall into this
category). category).
2. Purely as a work-around, and what you may need to do if ppp 2. Purely as a work-around, and what you may need to do if ppp
@ -100,29 +98,29 @@ Fix: There are three possible fixes:
NOTE: If you choose the 2nd or 3rd fixes, you also will not be able to NOTE: If you choose the 2nd or 3rd fixes, you also will not be able to
use MSCHAP (Microsoft Win*) style authentication. use MSCHAP (Microsoft Win*) style authentication.
<strong>
o The xterm program in XFree86 3.3.2 doesn't remove utmp entries on o The xterm program in XFree86 3.3.2 doesn't remove utmp entries on
exit (e.g. xterm sessions show up in "who" or "w" even after they've exit (e.g. xterm sessions show up in "who" or "w" even after they've
exited). exited).</strong>
Fix: Fetch the updated xterm binary at: Fix: Fetch the updated xterm binary at:
ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.6-RELEASE/xterm <a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.6-RELEASE/xterm">ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.6-RELEASE/xterm</a>
Or get the *latest* ports collection on your machine (see Or get the *latest* ports collection on your machine (see
http://www.freebsd.org/ports) and use the port in x11/XFree86 to http://www.freebsd.org/ports) and use the port in x11/XFree86 to
build an xterm with this patch already applied (as of 98/04/06). build an xterm with this patch already applied (as of 98/04/06).
The patch itself can also be obtained from the port itself: The patch itself can also be obtained from the port itself:
ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/FreeBSD-current/ports/x11/XFree86/patches/patch-ag <a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/FreeBSD-current/ports/x11/XFree86/patches/patch-ag">ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/FreeBSD-current/ports/x11/XFree86/patches/patch-ag</a>
<strong>
o The older Matsushita (Panasonic), Sony CDU-31 and Mitsumi (non-IDE) o The older Matsushita (Panasonic), Sony CDU-31 and Mitsumi (non-IDE)
CDROM drives no longer permit CDROM installs. CDROM drives no longer permit CDROM installs.</strong>
Fix: Fetch an updated boot floppy from the updates/ directory, e.g.: Fix: Fetch an updated boot floppy from the updates/ directory, e.g.:
ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.6-RELEASE/boot.flp <a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.6-RELEASE/boot.flp">ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/updates/2.2.6-RELEASE/boot.flp</a>
And use it to install 2.2.6 instead. This problem is fixed in 2.2-stable And use it to install 2.2.6 instead. This problem is fixed in 2.2-stable
and will not be a problem with the next FreeBSD release. and will not be a problem with the next FreeBSD release.

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The file The file <a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/2.2.7-RELEASE/ERRATA.TXT">
<a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/2.2.7-RELEASE/ERRATA.TXT">
ERRATA.TXT</a> contains post-release ERRATA for 2.2.7 and should always ERRATA.TXT</a> contains post-release ERRATA for 2.2.7 and should always
be considered the definitive place to look *first* before reporting be considered the definitive place to look *first* before reporting
a problem with this release. This file will also be periodically a problem with this release. This file will also be periodically
@ -32,36 +31,35 @@ For the latest information.
Current active security advisories for 2.2.7: None Current active security advisories for 2.2.7: None
---- System Update Information: ---- System Update Information:
<strong>o XFree86: The XF86Setup utility sometimes fails with an XIO
o XFree86: The XF86Setup utility sometimes fails with an XIO
error (visible on the 2nd VTY) rather than starting properly if you error (visible on the 2nd VTY) rather than starting properly if you
run it during system installation time. This is not a new bug and run it during system installation time. This is not a new bug and
has been seen in previous releases of FreeBSD, but it seems to happen has been seen in previous releases of FreeBSD, but it seems to happen
far more reliably with 2.2.7 now (for some as yet unknown reason). far more reliably with 2.2.7 now (for some as yet unknown reason).</strong>
Fix: Should this happen to you, run /usr/X11R6/bin/XF86Setup by hand Fix: Should this happen to you, run /usr/X11R6/bin/XF86Setup by hand
after the system comes up off the hard disk for the first time. after the system comes up off the hard disk for the first time.
For some reason, when not run off the boot floppy or CD, it works For some reason, when not run off the boot floppy or CD, it works
perfectly (making this one somewhat more difficult to debug). perfectly (making this one somewhat more difficult to debug).
<strong>
o Release notes state that Texas Instruments ThunderLAN PCI NICs are o Release notes state that Texas Instruments ThunderLAN PCI NICs are
supported in 2.2.7. supported in 2.2.7.</strong>
Fix: This was an embarrassing mis-merge from the 3.0 release notes and, Fix: This was an embarrassing mis-merge from the 3.0 release notes and,
indeed, those cards are only supported in 3.0-current. Please ignore indeed, those cards are only supported in 3.0-current. Please ignore
this section of the release notes and any other docs which claim that this section of the release notes and any other docs which claim that
the ThunderLAN NICs are supported in 2.2.7. the ThunderLAN NICs are supported in 2.2.7.
<strong>
o rshd was broken during -Wall cleanup, as noted in PR#7500 o rshd was broken during -Wall cleanup, as noted in PR#7500</strong>
Fix: This was fixed in the 2.2-stable branch as of 1998/07/24 04:32:21 Fix: This was fixed in the 2.2-stable branch as of 1998/07/24 04:32:21
in revision 1.9.2.9 of /usr/src/libexec/rshd/rshd.c. Obtain the in revision 1.9.2.9 of /usr/src/libexec/rshd/rshd.c. Obtain the
fixed version via CVSup (see instructions in handbook or simply fixed version via CVSup (see instructions in handbook or simply
``pkg_add ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CVSup/cvsupit.tgz'' ``pkg_add ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CVSup/cvsupit.tgz''
and follow the instructions) or get it from FTP at: and follow the instructions) or get it from FTP at:
ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/FreeBSD-stable/src/libexec/rshd/rshd.c <a href="ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/FreeBSD-stable/src/libexec/rshd/rshd.c">ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/FreeBSD-stable/src/libexec/rshd/rshd.c</a>
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