
                         Tru64 UNIX PATCHES

This package provides patches for Version 5.1A of the Tru64 UNIX operating
system. 

Install the Tru64 UNIX patches using dupatch, an installation utility
based on the setld command. The installation instructions are included
with each kit.

This package also includes a Patch Kit Installation Instructions
document and a Patch Summary and Release Notes document.  The Patch
Kit Installation Instructions document provides step-by-step instructions
for installing patches.  The Patch Summary and Release Notes document
provides information for the patches as well as release note information.

These documents are available in both the ./pdf, ./htm, and ./txt directories.


BEFORE INSTALLING THE OPERATING SYSTEM PATCHES

Before installing the patches for your operating system, perform the
following tasks:

1. ftp the .tar file to your site and validate that the checksums have
   not changed.

2. Print the Patch Kit Installation Instructions and the Patch Summary
   and Release Notes documents.

3. Familiarize yourself with the Patch Kit Installation Instructions
   and the Patch Summary and Release Notes documents before beginning
   the installation procedure.

