Re: unknown-openbsd3.4

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Chris Alatakis wrote:
> I have read the Faq many times I am actually have compiled a new kernel many
> times
> the problem is only that i have not installed that system and dont know if
> it is not current.

You may have done so, but from what you told the list, you don't 
actually run that kernel you compiled. Your dmesg says that you run 
GENERIC, compiled by Theo on Wednesday Sept. 17th. That is what's on the 
CDs and on the FTP servers in the 3.4/ directory.

> If it is not current then I just compile the src and will be fine even it is
> already stable(correct me if I am wrong)

As long as you got yourself the correct sources, things should be in 
order if you follow the instructions.

> Just want to be sure that the one installed the system have not installed
> current as
> according the faq you can not go from a current to release or stable. That
> is scary
> there are 100+ users on that server.

If I understand correctly, you fear that you run -current userland ... 
on a -release kernel? That's not possible... i.e. nothing would work 
correctly at best.

How about you install OpenBSD 3.4 on another (preferrably fast) box, 
update your sources on it to -stable and make a release? You can then do 
a binary upgrade of your important box to 3.4-stable...

In any case ... proper backups will make you feel better, less 
adrenaline for less hasty decisions. :)


Moritz