QNX Upgrade problems - Re: Steve Tomkins instructions

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1

Hi,
I am experiencing a similar problem as noted by
http://qdn.qnx.com/articles/jul0601/upgrade.html, except that
I have the added error message about “/.diskroot file for root
not found” then the devc-con problem.
By specifying F3 on the input boot options menu, I can get RTP
running (sort of), and then start photon.
I followed Steve Tomkins instructions on how to add the upgrade
package, but after I ran the “rm” command, and rebooted, I still
got the problem and had to input the boot options again, but used
F3 instead to get up and running. Started photon, and downloaded the
upgradefix qpr file. However, after it finished downloading, I got an error
message from the package manager saying “Error while loading
/etc/system/package/packages no element found at line 1”.
Then pkgmanager shut down.

This kinda leads me to believe that the qpr file is corrupt because if I start
to download the file, then cancel the download, Voyager will still try and
load the package manager, and it gives me the same error (like its a partial
file). I’m downloading over a LAN, so it shouldn’t be having connectivity
problems.

Ok, more research… I can’t even run package manager on its own anymore.
After performing the “rm /fs/*/etc/system/package/packages” command.
Ok, here’s a question… I just noticed, on Steve’s instructions, there is a period
after packages and the quote mark that I missed before. What did I end up
deleting without the period there. If that is necessary, you might want to update
that article to bring attention to that.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mike

–

===============================
Mike Dearman
Systems Technology Center
Syracuse Research Corporation
6225 Running Ridge Road
North Syracuse, NY 13212
dearman@syrres.com

2

hi!
i encountered the following problem after upgrading my rtp(6.0) to 6.1:

“Detected EIDE. Scanning for devices.”

“No QNX 6.1 or greater filesystems available to mount.”
or
“/.diskroot file for root not found on any filesystem.
Starting with safe mode
Unable to locate devc-con”

doing as instructed by Steve Tomkins (f1,f4,enter,enter) brings me back to
the same point → unable to locate devc-con

what can i do ??
thanx,
ram.

Mike Dearman <dearman@buffalo.edu> wrote in message
news:3B798C49.786CCA0@syrres.com…

Hi,
I am experiencing a similar problem as noted by
http://qdn.qnx.com/articles/jul0601/upgrade.html> , except that
I have the added error message about “/.diskroot file for root
not found” then the devc-con problem.
By specifying F3 on the input boot options menu, I can get RTP
running (sort of), and then start photon.
I followed instructions on how to add the upgrade
package, but after I ran the “rm” command, and rebooted, I still
got the problem and had to input the boot options again, but used
F3 instead to get up and running. Started photon, and downloaded the
upgradefix qpr file. However, after it finished downloading, I got an
error
message from the package manager saying “Error while loading
/etc/system/package/packages no element found at line 1”.
Then pkgmanager shut down.

This kinda leads me to believe that the qpr file is corrupt because if I
start
to download the file, then cancel the download, Voyager will still try and
load the package manager, and it gives me the same error (like its a
partial
file). I’m downloading over a LAN, so it shouldn’t be having connectivity
problems.

Ok, more research… I can’t even run package manager on its own anymore.
After performing the “rm /fs/*/etc/system/package/packages” command.
Ok, here’s a question… I just noticed, on Steve’s instructions, there is
a period
after packages and the quote mark that I missed before. What did I end up
deleting without the period there. If that is necessary, you might want
to update
that article to bring attention to that.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mike

–

===============================
Mike Dearman
Systems Technology Center
Syracuse Research Corporation
6225 Running Ridge Road
North Syracuse, NY 13212
dearman@syrres.com

3

Ram Cohen <ramc@amdocs.com> wrote:

Hello Ram,

hi!
i encountered the following problem after upgrading my rtp(6.0) to 6.1:

“Detected EIDE. Scanning for devices.”

“No QNX 6.1 or greater filesystems available to mount.”
or
“/.diskroot file for root not found on any filesystem.
Starting with safe mode
Unable to locate devc-con”

There is a knowledge base entry on that problem at:

http://qdn.qnx.com/support/bok/solution.qnx?10353

Best Regards,

Marcin

doing as instructed by Steve Tomkins (f1,f4,enter,enter) brings me back to
the same point → unable to locate devc-con

what can i do ??
thanx,
ram.

Mike Dearman <> dearman@buffalo.edu> > wrote in message
news:> 3B798C49.786CCA0@syrres.com> …
Hi,
I am experiencing a similar problem as noted by
http://qdn.qnx.com/articles/jul0601/upgrade.html> , except that
I have the added error message about “/.diskroot file for root
not found” then the devc-con problem.
By specifying F3 on the input boot options menu, I can get RTP
running (sort of), and then start photon.
I followed instructions on how to add the upgrade
package, but after I ran the “rm” command, and rebooted, I still
got the problem and had to input the boot options again, but used
F3 instead to get up and running. Started photon, and downloaded the
upgradefix qpr file. However, after it finished downloading, I got an
error
message from the package manager saying “Error while loading
/etc/system/package/packages no element found at line 1”.
Then pkgmanager shut down.

This kinda leads me to believe that the qpr file is corrupt because if I
start
to download the file, then cancel the download, Voyager will still try and
load the package manager, and it gives me the same error (like its a
partial
file). I’m downloading over a LAN, so it shouldn’t be having connectivity
problems.

Ok, more research… I can’t even run package manager on its own anymore.
After performing the “rm /fs/*/etc/system/package/packages” command.
Ok, here’s a question… I just noticed, on Steve’s instructions, there is
a period
after packages and the quote mark that I missed before. What did I end up
deleting without the period there. If that is necessary, you might want
to update
that article to bring attention to that.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mike

–

===============================
Mike Dearman
Systems Technology Center
Syracuse Research Corporation
6225 Running Ridge Road
North Syracuse, NY 13212
dearman@syrres.com

–

Marcin Dzieciol
Technical Support
QNX Software Systems Ltd.
Email: <marcind@qnx.com>
4

My hd is already set to be the master on the primary channel.
I booted up using F2,F6,Enter and I avoided the whole
/.diskroot problem, but ran into the devc-con missing error
message still.

Are there any other solutions that you have found?

Mike


Marcin Dzieciol wrote:

Ram Cohen <> ramc@amdocs.com> > wrote:

Hello Ram,

hi!
i encountered the following problem after upgrading my rtp(6.0) to 6.1:

“Detected EIDE. Scanning for devices.”

“No QNX 6.1 or greater filesystems available to mount.”
or
“/.diskroot file for root not found on any filesystem.
Starting with safe mode
Unable to locate devc-con”

There is a knowledge base entry on that problem at:

http://qdn.qnx.com/support/bok/solution.qnx?10353

Best Regards,

Marcin

doing as instructed by Steve Tomkins (f1,f4,enter,enter) brings me back to
the same point → unable to locate devc-con

what can i do ??
thanx,
ram.

Mike Dearman <> dearman@buffalo.edu> > wrote in message
news:> 3B798C49.786CCA0@syrres.com> …
Hi,
I am experiencing a similar problem as noted by
http://qdn.qnx.com/articles/jul0601/upgrade.html> , except that
I have the added error message about “/.diskroot file for root
not found” then the devc-con problem.
By specifying F3 on the input boot options menu, I can get RTP
running (sort of), and then start photon.
I followed instructions on how to add the upgrade
package, but after I ran the “rm” command, and rebooted, I still
got the problem and had to input the boot options again, but used
F3 instead to get up and running. Started photon, and downloaded the
upgradefix qpr file. However, after it finished downloading, I got an
error
message from the package manager saying “Error while loading
/etc/system/package/packages no element found at line 1”.
Then pkgmanager shut down.

This kinda leads me to believe that the qpr file is corrupt because if I
start
to download the file, then cancel the download, Voyager will still try and
load the package manager, and it gives me the same error (like its a
partial
file). I’m downloading over a LAN, so it shouldn’t be having connectivity
problems.

Ok, more research… I can’t even run package manager on its own anymore.
After performing the “rm /fs/*/etc/system/package/packages” command.
Ok, here’s a question… I just noticed, on Steve’s instructions, there is
a period
after packages and the quote mark that I missed before. What did I end up
deleting without the period there. If that is necessary, you might want
to update
that article to bring attention to that.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mike

–

===============================
Mike Dearman
Systems Technology Center
Syracuse Research Corporation
6225 Running Ridge Road
North Syracuse, NY 13212
dearman@syrres.com


\

Marcin Dzieciol
Technical Support
QNX Software Systems Ltd.
Email: > <marcind@qnx.com>

–

===============================
Mike Dearman
Systems Technology Center
Syracuse Research Corporation
6225 Running Ridge Road
North Syracuse, NY 13212
dearman@syrres.com
315.452.8225 (voice)

5

Hi again!
since im not the only one suffering from this problem & the suggested
solution just dont work for me (and as i see for others too)
i will appreciate it Marcin if u will reply one of the posts (this one and
Jacques’s one) considering this problem, with a suitable solution so we can
all enjoy the new & improved version 6.1

thanks ,
Ram.

Mike Dearman <dearman@syrres.com> wrote in message
news:3B7A7604.F543CD9@syrres.com…

My hd is already set to be the master on the primary channel.
I booted up using F2,F6,Enter and I avoided the whole
/.diskroot problem, but ran into the devc-con missing error
message still.

Are there any other solutions that you have found?

Mike


Marcin Dzieciol wrote:

Ram Cohen <> ramc@amdocs.com> > wrote:

Hello Ram,

hi!
i encountered the following problem after upgrading my rtp(6.0) to
6.1:

“Detected EIDE. Scanning for devices.”

“No QNX 6.1 or greater filesystems available to mount.”
or
“/.diskroot file for root not found on any filesystem.
Starting with safe mode
Unable to locate devc-con”

There is a knowledge base entry on that problem at:

http://qdn.qnx.com/support/bok/solution.qnx?10353

Best Regards,

Marcin

doing as instructed by Steve Tomkins (f1,f4,enter,enter) brings me
back to
the same point → unable to locate devc-con

what can i do ??
thanx,
ram.

Mike Dearman <> dearman@buffalo.edu> > wrote in message
news:> 3B798C49.786CCA0@syrres.com> …
Hi,
I am experiencing a similar problem as noted by
http://qdn.qnx.com/articles/jul0601/upgrade.html> , except that
I have the added error message about “/.diskroot file for root
not found” then the devc-con problem.
By specifying F3 on the input boot options menu, I can get RTP
running (sort of), and then start photon.
I followed instructions on how to add the upgrade
package, but after I ran the “rm” command, and rebooted, I still
got the problem and had to input the boot options again, but used
F3 instead to get up and running. Started photon, and downloaded the
upgradefix qpr file. However, after it finished downloading, I got
an
error
message from the package manager saying “Error while loading
/etc/system/package/packages no element found at line 1”.
Then pkgmanager shut down.

This kinda leads me to believe that the qpr file is corrupt because
if I
start
to download the file, then cancel the download, Voyager will still
try and
load the package manager, and it gives me the same error (like its a
partial
file). I’m downloading over a LAN, so it shouldn’t be having
connectivity
problems.

Ok, more research… I can’t even run package manager on its own
anymore.
After performing the “rm /fs/*/etc/system/package/packages” command.
Ok, here’s a question… I just noticed, on Steve’s instructions,
there is
a period
after packages and the quote mark that I missed before. What did I
end up
deleting without the period there. If that is necessary, you might
want
to update
that article to bring attention to that.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mike

–

===============================
Mike Dearman
Systems Technology Center
Syracuse Research Corporation
6225 Running Ridge Road
North Syracuse, NY 13212
dearman@syrres.com


\

Marcin Dzieciol
Technical Support
QNX Software Systems Ltd.
Email: > <marcind@qnx.com>

–

===============================
Mike Dearman
Systems Technology Center
Syracuse Research Corporation
6225 Running Ridge Road
North Syracuse, NY 13212
dearman@syrres.com
315.452.8225 (voice)