+
+Copyright 1997-2018, Theo de Raadt.
@@ -28,7 +29,7 @@
- See the information on the FTP page for a list of mirror machines. -
- Go to the pub/OpenBSD/6.3/ directory on +
- Go to the
pub/OpenBSD/6.3/directory on one of the mirror sites. - Have a look at the 6.3 errata page for a list of bugs and workarounds. @@ -38,20 +39,19 @@
- signify(1)
pubkeys for this release:
-
- + +
openbsd-63-base.pub: - + RWRxzbLwAd76ZZxHU7wuIFUOVGwl6SjNNzanKWTql8w+hui7WLE/72mW - + openbsd-63-fw.pub: - + RWT3tdmiAc+DH/CJOxPFT10kUM90/UcLTgSEUEKzhKm9QEhy+UD4CWPy - + openbsd-63-pkg.pub: - + RWT58k1AWz/zZO9DHcPHXiHhDNP6hdwGjxNkyMoc/sh4O5NI8Zz1R1lD - @@ -59,12 +59,14 @@ sys.tar.gz, xenocara.tar.gz, ports.tar.gz files, or in the files fetched via ports.tar.gz. -
+
-What's New
++ What's New
+This is a partial list of new features and systems included in OpenBSD 6.3. For a comprehensive list, see the changelog leading to 6.3. @@ -138,7 +140,6 @@ and it is also provided on sparc64.
-
@@ -188,7 +188,6 @@
now use an open source firmware, and hostap mode now works with
these devices.
-
@@ -223,7 +222,6 @@
- Support for configuring the Don't Fragment flag on packets encapsulated by tunnel interfaces.
-
@@ -248,7 +246,6 @@
- create correct hostname when both domain-name and domain-search options are provided in the DHCP lease.
-
@@ -269,12 +266,11 @@
staticarp option to make interfaces reply to ARP requests only.
- ipsecctl(8) can now collapse flow outputs having the same source or destination. -
- The -n option in +
- The
-noption in netstart(8) no longer messes with the default route. It is now documented as well.
-
@@ -306,7 +302,6 @@
fktrace(2)
system call was deleted.
-
@@ -363,7 +358,6 @@
dhclient(8) exiting without configuring the interface.
-
@@ -436,7 +430,7 @@
- New uniq(1)
-ioption for case-insensitive comparison. - The printf(3) format
- string is no longer validated when looking for % formats.
+ string is no longer validated when looking for
%formats. Based on a commit by android and following most other operating systems. - Improved error checking in
vfwprintf(3).
@@ -452,9 +446,9 @@
jot(1):
- Arbitrary length limits for the arguments for the - -b, -s, -w options were removed. -
- The %F format specifier is now supported and a bug
- in the %D format was fixed.
+
-b,-s,-woptions were removed. + - The
%Fformat specifier is now supported and a bug + in the%Dformat was fixed. - Better code coverage in regression tests.
- Several buffer overruns were fixed.
- vmt(4) now allows cloning and taking disk-only snapshots of running guests.
-
@@ -486,7 +479,6 @@
- Assorted cleanups and improvements.
- Numerous manual page fixes and improvements.
-
@@ -582,7 +574,6 @@
- Numerous manual page fixes and improvements.
-
@@ -615,45 +606,32 @@
- Merged more DTLS support into the regular TLS code path, removing duplicated code.
-
Ports and packages:
- dpb(1) and normal
ports(7) can
now enjoy the same privilege separated model by setting
- PORTS_PRIVSEP=Yes
+
PORTS_PRIVSEP=Yes
-
-
- Many pre-built packages for each architecture: -
Many pre-built packages for each architecture: -
-
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|
|
|
+ -
-
-
- Some highlights: -
Some highlights: + |
|
+
-
@@ -714,10 +689,12 @@
- Expat 2.2.5
-
How to install
+How to install
Please refer to the following files on the mirror site for extensive details on how to install OpenBSD 6.3 on your machine: @@ -753,146 +730,122 @@+
Quick installer information for people familiar with OpenBSD, and the use of the "disklabel -E" command. If you are at all confused when installing OpenBSD, read the relevant INSTALL.* file as listed above! -
OpenBSD/alpha:
+OpenBSD/alpha:
--
-
-
+
Write floppy63.fs or floppyB63.fs (depending on your machine) to a diskette and enter boot dva0. Refer to INSTALL.alpha for more details. +
-
- Make sure you use a properly formatted floppy with NO BAD BLOCKS or your install will most likely fail. -
OpenBSD/amd64:
+OpenBSD/amd64:
--
-
-
+
If your machine can boot from CD, you can write install63.iso or cd63.iso to a CD and boot from it. You may need to adjust your BIOS options first. +
-
-
If your machine can boot from USB, you can write install63.fs or
miniroot63.fs to a USB stick and boot from it.
+
-
-
If you can't boot from a CD, floppy disk, or USB,
you can install across the network using PXE as described in the included
INSTALL.amd64 document.
+
-
- If you are planning to dual boot OpenBSD with another OS, you will need to read INSTALL.amd64. -
OpenBSD/arm64:
+OpenBSD/arm64:
--
-
-
+
Write miniroot63.fs to a disk and boot from it after connecting to the serial console. Refer to INSTALL.arm64 for more details. -
-
OpenBSD/armv7:
+OpenBSD/armv7:
--
-
-
+
Write a system specific miniroot to an SD card and boot from it after connecting to the serial console. Refer to INSTALL.armv7 for more details. -
-
OpenBSD/hppa:
+OpenBSD/hppa:
--
-
-
+
Boot over the network by following the instructions in INSTALL.hppa or the hppa platform page. -
OpenBSD/i386:
+OpenBSD/i386:
--
-
-
+
If your machine can boot from CD, you can write install63.iso or cd63.iso to a CD and boot from it. You may need to adjust your BIOS options first. +
-
-
If your machine can boot from USB, you can write install63.fs or
miniroot63.fs to a USB stick and boot from it.
+
-
-
If you can't boot from a CD, floppy disk, or USB,
you can install across the network using PXE as described in
the included INSTALL.i386 document.
+
-
- If you are planning on dual booting OpenBSD with another OS, you will need to read INSTALL.i386. -
OpenBSD/landisk:
+OpenBSD/landisk:
--
-
-
+
Write miniroot63.fs to the start of the CF or disk, and boot normally. -
OpenBSD/loongson:
+OpenBSD/loongson:
--
-
-
+
Write miniroot63.fs to a USB stick and boot bsd.rd from it or boot bsd.rd via tftp. Refer to the instructions in INSTALL.loongson for more details. -
OpenBSD/luna88k:
+OpenBSD/luna88k:
--
-
-
-Copy `boot' and `bsd.rd' to a Mach or UniOS partition, and boot the bootloader
+
+Copy 'boot' and 'bsd.rd' to a Mach or UniOS partition, and boot the bootloader from the PROM, and then bsd.rd from the bootloader. Refer to the instructions in INSTALL.luna88k for more details. -
OpenBSD/macppc:
+OpenBSD/macppc:
--
-
-
+
Burn the image from a mirror site to a CDROM, and power on your machine while holding down the C key until the display turns on and shows OpenBSD/macppc boot. +
-
- Alternatively, at the Open Firmware prompt, enter boot cd:,ofwboot /6.3/macppc/bsd.rd -
OpenBSD/octeon:
+OpenBSD/octeon:
--
-
-
+
After connecting a serial port, boot bsd.rd over the network via DHCP/tftp. Refer to the instructions in INSTALL.octeon for more details. -
OpenBSD/sgi:
+OpenBSD/sgi:
--
-
-
+
To install, burn cd63.iso on a CD-R, put it in the CD drive of your machine and select Install System Software from the System Maintenance menu. Indigo/Indy/Indigo2 (R4000) systems will not boot automatically from @@ -900,51 +853,51 @@ Refer to the instructions in INSTALL.sgi for more details.
-
- If your machine doesn't have a CD drive, you can setup a DHCP/tftp network server, and boot using "bootp()/bsd.rd.IP##" using the kernel matching your system type. Refer to the instructions in INSTALL.sgi for more details. -
OpenBSD/sparc64:
+OpenBSD/sparc64:
--
-
-
+
Burn the image from a mirror site to a CDROM, boot from it, and type boot cdrom. +
-
-
If this doesn't work, or if you don't have a CDROM drive, you can write
floppy63.fs or floppyB63.fs
(depending on your machine) to a floppy and boot it with boot
floppy. Refer to INSTALL.sparc64 for details.
+
-
-
Make sure you use a properly formatted floppy with NO BAD BLOCKS or your install
will most likely fail.
+
-
-
You can also write miniroot63.fs to the swap partition on
the disk and boot with boot disk:b.
+
-
- If nothing works, you can boot over the network as described in INSTALL.sparc64. -
-
How to upgrade
+How to upgrade
If you already have an OpenBSD 6.2 system, and do not want to reinstall, upgrade instructions and advice can be found in the Upgrade Guide. -+
-
Notes about the source code
+Notes about the source code
-src.tar.gz contains a source archive starting at /usr/src. +src.tar.gz contains a source archive starting at /usr/src.
This file contains everything you need except for the kernel sources,
which are in a separate archive.
To extract:
@@ -955,7 +908,7 @@
# tar xvfz /tmp/src.tar.gz
-sys.tar.gz contains a source archive starting at /usr/src/sys.
+sys.tar.gz contains a source archive starting at /usr/src/sys.
This file contains all the kernel sources you need to rebuild kernels.
To extract:
@@ -971,11 +924,13 @@
Using these files
results in a much faster initial CVS update than you could expect from
a fresh checkout of the full OpenBSD source tree.
-+
-
Ports Tree
+Ports Tree
A ports tree archive is also provided. To extract: @@ -1011,6 +966,4 @@ If you're interested in seeing a port added, would like to help out, or just would like to know more, the mailing list ports@openbsd.org is a good place to know. -- - +