Novell Client 2.0 SP2 Patch 2 for SLED and SLES 11

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patch attributes

Architecture: x86, x86-64

Security patch: No

Priority: Recommended

Distribution Type: Public

http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=6Dvlz12hewI~

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Revision: 1

Document ID: 5073090

Creation Date: 2010-04-14 09:16:12

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This is an interim release of the Novell Client 2.0 SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and Server 11. It includes fixes for problems found after the Novell Client 2.0 SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and Server 11 was released. This is a full client package, not just a subset of files.

System Requirements:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 (x86 or x64)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86 or x64)

Installation:

Option #1 (Using the Installation Script to Install the Novell Client)

1. Open a terminal and login as root.
2. Type "mount -o loop /directory/novell-client-2.0-sp2-patch2-sle11-.iso /mnt".
3. Type "cd /mnt".
4. Type "./ncl_install install".

Option #2 (Using the YaST Control Center to Install the Novell Client)

1. Make sure you have updated the workstation or server to the latest SLE 11 patches.
2. Launch the YaST Control Center.
GNOME: Click Computer > More Applications > System > YaST.
KDE: Click the menu button > System > YaST.
3. If you are not logged in as root, type the root password, then click Continue.
4. Click Software in the left column, then click Add-on Product in the right column.
5. Select the appropriate Add-on Product source (such as CD, DVD, or Local Directory), then click Next.
HINT:Select Local Directory if you downloaded the file from Novell Downloads.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions for the installation source you specified in Step 5.
For example, you might be prompted to insert the Novell Client for Linux CD, or to specify which local directory contains a copy of the downloaded Novell Client for Linux files.
7. Select Yes, I Agree to the License Agreement, then click Next.
8. Select Patterns from the Filter drop-down list.
9. Select Novell Client for Linux in the Additional Software category.
10. The Novell Client for Linux check box should already be selected. If it is not, select it to automatically select all packages for installation.
11. Click Accept to install all of the Novell Client for Linux packages.

Technical Support Information:
This patch fixes the following issues seen with the Novell Client 2.0 SP2:

1. User is unable to login to Novell Client for Linux if there exists an organization, with same name as user, in the same tree. (Bug 342957)
2. Messages sent through nwsend appear from the recipient rather than the sender. (Bug 363042)
3. NWMAP doesnt work without the FQDN of the user. (Bug 551313)
4. OU names with dot are not displayed correctly in the Novell login and LDAP contextless login window. (Bug 539811)
5. novfsd segfaults when using mv. (Bug 523498)
6. Novell Client icon is not displayed correctly in YaST window. (Bug 554524)
7. Problem mapping volumes on SLED10 SP2 with NCL2 and post patches. (Bug 576026)

file contents

Files Included	Size	Date
novell-client-2.0-sp2-patch2-sle11-i586.iso	7.6 MB (7997440)	2010-04-14 08:39:52
novell-client-2.0-sp2-patch2-sle11-x86_64.iso	7.6 MB (7976960)	2010-04-14 08:40:38
readme_5073090.html	N/A	2010-04-14 09:21:22

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