sco unix 5.05

[markfin]

Cannot get the kernel to re-biuld when replacing a atoken ring card with a 3com ethernet card in an isa slot ??

 

[PHV]

Any chance you could explain your issue with more details to help us to help you ? (The cristal bowl is in vacation)

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[markfin]

Thanks for responding,
this is the error message
regards
Mark

gjwiq# cd /etc/conf/cf.d
gjwiq# ./link_unix

The UNIX Operating System will now be rebuilt.
This will take a few minutes. Please wait.

Root for this system build is /
ld fatal: fail to read symbol table of file /var/opt/K/SCO/Unix/5.0.2Dp/etc/conf
/pack.d/lockd/Driver.o
ERROR: Can not link-edit unix

 

[PHV]

For me, the proper way for changing a NIC is:
1) netconfig to remove the token ring card, relink and shutdown the system
2) physically replace the NIC, reboot the system
3) netconfig to add the LAN adapter and the desired protocols.
Anyway, always have a good backup, just in case...

Hope This Help, PH.
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