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Subject: Re: [parisc-linux] firmware update 
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Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 12:55:09 -0700
From: Grant Grundler <grundler@dsl2.external.hp.com>
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Tom wrote:
> Also, is there a good page available on how to actually patch your
> firmware?

The firmware image is a shar file with a HOW-TO included.
Basic steps are to unpack, transfer the update lifimage
to bootable media (network, tape, disk) and boot it.

If you haven't, read the parisc-linux.org FAQ too. (It's short).

grant