Re: heads up: follow correct upgrade procedures

[Paul Goyette <paul%whooppee.com@localhost>]

On Mon, 30 Sep 2019, Jonathan A. Kollasch wrote:

> Due to some recent changes to some file system syscalls, it is necessary
> to follow correct upgrade procedures to avoid trouble.
>
> Be sure to install new kernel and matching modules and boot the new
> kernel before upgrading userland.  Remember that once userland is
> upgraded you will not be able to run an older kernel.  Remember that
> /rescue will not save you if it has been upgraded beyond the old kernel
> too.

If not already done, this should probably be added to src/UPDATING



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