[parisc-linux] firmware update using BOOTP

[Frank Cornelis]

> most of my 712's are ver 1.9 or 2.1 & they all work fine as far as i can
> see with linux - is there any advantage to updating to 2.3 ?
>
> or is this a case of 'if its not broken....'

The text file that comes with the 2.3 patch mentions
	More reliable LAN operation
as one of the improvements. I wanted to be sure for my BOOTP lifimage
loading.
Anyway, it's really easy to do.
Create an /etc/bootptab on your server containing:
.default:\
        :sm=255.255.255.224:\
        :gw=192.168.1.62:\
        :ds=195.130.131.2:\
        :ht=ethernet:\
        :bf=C7120023.frm:

hp712:hn:ha=0800099D56DA:ip=192.168.1.34:tc=.default

Of course, adjust with your network settings (man bootptab).
Run the bootpd daemon (and tftp daemon) on your server and reboot your HP.
Then goto the BOOT_ADMIN menu using ESC and type:
	search lan
You should see your BOOTP server listed.
Then simply do:
	boot lan

That's it.

Frank.