Patch Kit Installation Instructions
Tru64 UNIX Patch Kits, June 2004

© 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.


This guide provides instructions for installing, removing, and working with Release Patch Kits, Customer-Specific Patch Kits (CSP), and Early Release Patch Kits (ERP) using the dupatch utility, which is included with HP Tru64 UNIX and TruCluster software patch kits.

The information in this guide applies to the new inclusive patch kits and the old style patch kits. Differences in actions between the two types of kits are described when applicable. See for an overview of the two types of kits.

For information about individual patches and information that is specific to a patch kit, see the Patch Summary and Release Notes document for the kit you are installing.


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