[comp.sys.mac.comm] WhiteKnight11.10 problems

zoetrop@ucscb.ucsc.edu (Devan zoetrope MacFarlane) (01/03/91)

I've just now downloaded all the updator files from sumex. So then,
I now have all these files that seem to involve updating older versions
(11.08 it would seem) to 11.10. However, I can't for the life of me figure
out how to make it work.

I've copied a fresh copy off my original WK disk (version 11.02). I have all
kinds of patch files from the updators. So the question is, how do I make them
work together? When I asked Freesoft they said "send us the original disk
and we'll send you an updated copy". This'll take too long.

Are there any suggestions regarding how to go about upgrading the copy I
already have?

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allbery@NCoast.ORG (Brandon S. Allbery KB8JRR) (01/04/91)

As quoted from <10533@darkstar.ucsc.edu> by zoetrop@ucscb.ucsc.edu (Devan zoetrope MacFarlane):
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| I've just now downloaded all the updator files from sumex. So then,
| I now have all these files that seem to involve updating older versions
| (11.08 it would seem) to 11.10. However, I can't for the life of me figure
| out how to make it work.
+---------------

The updater files for WK are in PUP format.  Hopefully, there is a file on
sumex containing "PUP Decryptor", which is used to decrypt(!) and install the
updates.  (Why couldn't they just use Installer like everyone else?!  Yah, I
know, scared of piracy.  Hasn't stopped others from using Installer, though,
as far as I know.)

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pke@public.BTR.COM (Peter Espen pke@btr.com) (01/05/91)

In article <1991Jan4.030514.13263@NCoast.ORG>, allbery@NCoast.ORG (Brandon S. Allbery KB8JRR) writes:
> | I've just now downloaded all the updator files from sumex. So then,
> | I now have all these files that seem to involve updating older versions
> | (11.08 it would seem) to 11.10. However, I can't for the life of me figure
> | out how to make it work.
> +---------------
> 
> The updater files for WK are in PUP format.  Hopefully, there is a file on
> sumex containing "PUP Decryptor", which is used to decrypt(!) and install the
> updates. 
> 

	I've got the PUP Decryptor program and the White Knight updater
files. In fact, I had used the PUP program to update my WK 11.01 to 11.06
several months ago.  
	I'm having problems with the newest updater files that I've gotten
from AOL and from the info-mac archives. I can successfully open the updater
files with the PUP program, but I can't get the PUP program to allow me
to select my White Knight application when it's asking for the file to
update. It just never appears in the list of files to choose from. I only
get folders and never any files in the open file dialog.

	Can anybody help me?

	Peter Espen
	pke@btr.com

johnston@oscar.ccm.udel.edu (01/05/91)

In article <1209@public.BTR.COM>, pke@public.BTR.COM (Peter Espen  pke@btr.com) writes...
>	I've got the PUP Decryptor program and the White Knight updater
>files. In fact, I had used the PUP program to update my WK 11.01 to 11.06
>several months ago.  
>	I'm having problems with the newest updater files that I've gotten
>from AOL and from the info-mac archives. I can successfully open the updater
>files with the PUP program, but I can't get the PUP program to allow me
>to select my White Knight application when it's asking for the file to
>update. It just never appears in the list of files to choose from. I only
>get folders and never any files in the open file dialog.

The PUP Decryptor application needs to be work from a virgin copy of the 
binary WK application.  An 11.08 --> 11.10 updater will take a virgin
(never executed) copy of WK 11.08 and create a "virgin" copy of WK 11.10.
The new WK 11.10 can then be copied to a master disk; it then becomes
your new "master" copy.  DO NOT RUN White Knight from an unlocked master
disk (not even once!) or you will lose the ability to upgrade again.

If there is still a problem with upgrading White Knight, the FreeSoft 
Company offers quick and helpful product support, 150 Hickory Drive, 
Beaver Falls, PA 15010, phone number (412)846-2700.

-- Bill (johnston@oscar.ccm.udel.edu)

barnett@grymoire.crd.ge.com (Bruce Barnett) (01/09/91)

In article <40748@nigel.ee.udel.edu> johnston@oscar.ccm.udel.edu writes:
>   The PUP Decryptor application needs to be work from a virgin copy of the 
>   binary WK application.  

Are you sure? I couldn't get the PUP decrypter (which is on sumex) to
work until I RENAMED my program back to the original name. Then it
worked fine.
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