Re: URGENT !! PTFs to fix another integrity problem

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Gary Guthrie
REAL Solutions Technical Support
NEWS/400 Technical Editor


Scott Bradley-Robbins wrote:
> 
> Does anyone know exactly why the PTFs are defective?  Is there a
> workaround?  Are there PTFs to supercede the current PTFs?
> 
> I have five regional sites that need to install the PTFs.  One has
> already done so and is having display problems.  Any information would
> be appreciated.
> 
> Scott Bradley-Robbins
> Senior Programmer/Analyst
> Adventist Health - Information Systems
> bradlesd@ah.org
> 
> >>> GaryGuthrie@home.com 08/01/00 11:13AM >>>
> Actually, the latest version of the V4 PTFs are defective! They cause
> other display file problems!
> 
> Gary Guthrie
> 
> Chuck Lewis wrote:
> >
> > Shailu,
> >
> > PTF's are Program Temporary Fixes that fix various known problems
> with IBM
> > Licensed Programs (IBM software) on the AS/400. If you are familiar
> with
> > Microsoft it could be compared to their Service Packs I guess...
> >
> > In this case, these concern security and SHOULD be loaded and applied
> ASAP !
> >
> > Chuck
> >
> > Shailaja_Rao@Countrywide.Com wrote:
> >
> > > What is this regarding? Could you give me some details abot this? I
> have no
> > > idea what PTF's they are?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Shailu
> > >
> > > Chuck Lewis <clewis@iquest.net>@midrange.com on 07/26/2000 01:37:28
> AM
> > >
> > > Please respond to MI400@midrange.com
> > >
> > > Sent by:  owner-mi400@midrange.com
> > >
> > > To:   undisclosed-recipients:;
> > > cc:
> > >
> > > Subject:  URGENT !! PTFs to fix another integrity problem
> > >
> > > Hi Folks !
> > >
> > > This is VERY IMPORTANT and you should install the appropriate PTF
> ASAP
> > > !!!
> > >
> > > Here are the PTF numbers for the newest fix.
> > >
> > >     V3R2 SF63352
> > >     V4R1 SF63350
> > >     V4R1M4  SF63351
> > >     V4R2  SF63357
> > >     V4R3  SF63347
> > >     V4R4  SF63349
> > >
> > > The developers told me that all these PTFs, except for V4R1M4,
> were
> > > approved on Tuesday.  That means you can order them now. The V4R1M4
> PTF
> > > should be available by the end of the day Tuesday or sometime
> > > Wednesday.  It looks like a V4R5 PTF will be available on or
> before
> > > Friday.
> > >
> > > Do NOT underestimate the importance of doing this and make sure
> EVERYONE
> > > you know (that may NOT be on this list) gets these PTF's and
> install
> > > them !!
> > >
> > > Chuck
> > >
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