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Optional update for AutoYaST2

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(Last modified: 07FEB2005)


solutions Optional update for AutoYaST2 SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (cb672afc3e0c4609e47426fbf6060f6d)

Applies to

Package: autoyast2
autoyast2-installation
Product(s): SuSE Linux Desktop 1.0
SUSE LINUX Retail Solution 8
SuSE Linux School Server for i386
SuSE Linux Standard Server 8
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for x86
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for IPF
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64
SuSE Linux Openexchange Server 4
Patch: patch-9858
Release: 20050207
Obsoletes: none

Indications

Update to fix autoyast2 bugs.

Contraindications

None.

Problem description

This update fixes various bugs in autoyast2 during installation and when using the autoyast2 interface. The bugs fixed are:
  • Fixed creating 4 primary partitions when control file was created using backup module
  • Dont complain about needed space during partitioning, this is done when configuring software
  • documentation fixes and updates
  • Support for LVs over RAID
  • Load XML file over FTP
  • Module option during installation not copied into installed system

Solution

Please install the updates provided at the location noted below.

Installation notes

This update is provided as an RPM package that can easily be installed onto a running system by using this command:
rpm -Fvh autoyast2.rpm autoyast2-installation.rpm

links to download packages

Download Source Packages

Download the source code of the patches for maintained products.


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