From IBM OS/2 Fix Distribution January 27, 1996 A significant number of early customers had experienced problems with Warp Family FixPak XR_W016. In response, IBM has released FixPak XR_W017 which resolves most of the reported problems. If you are a Lotus Notes V4.0 customer and you have been directed to download and apply FixPak XR_W016 or XR_W016A to your OS/2 Warp system, then please use FixPak XR_W017 instead. Ways to Obtain FixPak XR_W017 ----------------------------- Publicly available OS/2 FixPaks can be downloaded from the following sites: OS2BBS ------ Subscribers can download FixPaks from the Software Download Library. If you are not a subscriber, call 1-800-547-1283 (U.S. only) for information. CompuServe ---------- Subscribers can download FixPaks from the OS/2 Support Forum (GO OS2SUPPO). Internet -------- If you have access to Internet services, you can download FixPaks using the following methods: * Anonymous FTP to ftp.software.ibm.com (IP address 8.17.57.66). FixPaks are located in the /ps/products/os2/fixes directory. * World Wide Web access via IBM Software Manufacturing Solutions: ftp://service.boulder.ibm.com The full path is: ftp://service.boulder.ibm.com/ps/products/os2/fixes Prodigy ------- Subscribers can download FixPaks from the OS2CLUB in the Software Download Library, IBM Files, Fixes area. Files are updated weekly and are available on Friday. FixPak Files and Diskettes Required for FixPak XR_W017 Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------- You must download the following files to apply the FixPaks. This table indicates the Boot Diskettes you need. Product-Level Diskette Files Needed FixPak Files --------------------- ------------ OS/2 Warp Family XR_W017.1DK XR_W017.2DK XR_W017.3DK XR_W017.4DK XR_W017.5DK XR_W017.6DK XR_W017.7DK XR_W017.8DK Boot Diskette Needed WKICKR.ZIP Using .DSK Files ----------------- DSK or xDK ---------- Files with the .DSK or .xDK extension (where x is a number; for example, 1DK, 2DK) are in SAVEDSKF format. 1. Download file LDF.COM to get the LOADDSKF.EXE program to unpack files to diskettes. 2. Run LDF from the OS/2 command prompt. A program called LOADDSKF appears in the directory. 3. Type LOADDSKF xxxxxA: to create the new diskette (xxxxx is the file name). Creating Diskettes from the Images ---------------------------------- 1. Put all files in a single directory. 2. Type LDF and press Enter. This uncompresses LDF.COM and creates the file, LOADDSKF.EXE, which is used to put the diskette images onto diskettes. The diskette images have a .DSK or .xDK extension (x is the sequence of the downloaded diskette images, starting at 1. 3. Insert a blank, formatted, 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch diskette in drive A. 4. Type LOADDSKF IMAGE.DSK A: and press Enter. Note: Specify a different drive, if appropriate (for example, B). The first diskette image has the README.1ST file that provides instructions for applying the FixPak to your system. Additional Help --------------- Type HELP at the BBS main menu if you need help. If you cannot find the files given to you by the OS/2 Support Technician, search all libraries. ______________________________________________________________________ IBM disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including without limitation, warranties of fitness and merchantability with respect to the information in this document. By furnishing this document, IBM grants no licenses to any related patents or copyrights. Copyright (c) 1994, 1995 IBM Corporation. Any trademarks and product or brand names referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners. Consult your product manuals for complete trademark information.