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diff --git a/distrib/notes/hp300/upgrade b/distrib/notes/hp300/upgrade index febdd31fd78..64a8f222f25 100644 --- a/distrib/notes/hp300/upgrade +++ b/distrib/notes/hp300/upgrade @@ -1,6 +1,10 @@ -There is no upgrade mechanism supported by this release of OpenBSD/hp300, -since it is the first official release for this architecture, and is not -compatible with other operating systems. +To upgrade to OpenBSD OSREV from a previous version start with the general +instructions in the section "Installing OpenBSD". + +After booting with the miniroot, select the (U)pdate option rather than +the (I)nstall option at the prompt in the install process. + +The upgrade script will use the existing disk partitions to install the +new system in, and also preserves files in `/etc' which you are likely +to have customized since a previous installation. -Be sure to back up any important data from your system, and then do an -install from scratch. |