This README file accompanies PATCHMAN.NLM v1.20b.  The following files
are included for this revision:

                    PATCHMAN.NLM    6550    02-05-91    10:16am
                    PATCHMAN.DOC    (This file)

This version of PATCHMAN replaces any and all previous versions of
PATCHMAN.NLM.  Any patches released after February 1, 1991, will require
this version of PATCHMAN in order to load.  Patches written prior to
February 1, 1991 will also load using version 1.20b of PATCHMAN.

PATCHMAN.NLM is the Patch Manager that tracks and manages all
official patches for NetWare 386 v3.10a.

Patches for NetWare 386 v3.10a consist of three types: 

     DYNAMIC -- Dynamic patches are implemented as .NLM files that
     can be loaded/unloaded while the server is running.  Unloading
     a dynamic patch will restore the Operating System to its
     original "unpatched" state.  

     SEMI-STATIC -- Semi-static patches can also be loaded while
     the server is running; however, they cannot be unloaded.  It is not
     possible to undo the effects of a semi-static patch without first
     bringing down the server and bringing it back up without loading the
     semi-static patch.  

     STATIC -- A static patch is a DOS executable program that
     modifies the SERVER.EXE file.  This type of patch is applied
     once and its effects are permanent.  It is suggested that a
     backup of the original SERVER.EXE file be made before applying
     a static patch.  (Do not patch the SERVER.EXE on your original 
     distribution diskette!)

Dynamic and semi-static patches modify the Operating System in
memory, not to disk.  This means that dynamic and semi-static
patches must be loaded each time the Operating System is brought up
in order for any 'fixes' to take effect. It is recommended that the
command "LOAD <patch>" be placed in the file server's AUTOEXEC.NCF
file to ensure that the patch is always loaded when the server is 
brought up.

In order to see which patches are currently loaded on the system, type
"PATCHES" at the file server console.  The patches will then be
grouped and displayed according to their type (i.e. - STATIC, SEMI-STATIC,
or DYNAMIC).  Typing "MODULES" at the server console will show you which 
Dynamic patches have been loaded.
  
The Patch Manager (PATCHMAN.NLM) must be loaded before any dynamic
or semi-static patches can be loaded.  If PATCHMAN is not already
loaded, the <patch>.NLM will attempt to locate PATCHMAN and, if
found, will load it automatically.  PATCHMAN only needs to be
loaded once; all .NLM patches can then be loaded.  PATCHMAN cannot
be unloaded until all patches that rely on patchman are first unloaded. 
 
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                               DISCLAIMER
 
     Novell, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to this
software program, and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties
of merchantability, title, or fitness for a particular purpose. 
     Novell's intentions for this software program is to provide a temporary
work-around to the anomalies described in this file.  Such work-arounds are
typically addressed in future releases of NetWare. 
     Novell will not be responsible for any data loss that may result from
implementing this program.  Novell strongly recommends a backup be made before
any program is applied.   Technical support for this program is provided at the
discretion of Novell.  
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