
                         Tru64 UNIX PATCHES

This package provides patches for Version 4.0G and TCR1.6 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.

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.

   The Patch Kit Installation Instructions document provides step-by-step
   instructions for installing patches. This document is available in both
   the ./pdf and ./htm directories.

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

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