[OpenIndiana-discuss] can't run updates, says live image

[CJ Keist]

I ran into same problem.  Found the following to run at command line 
that did the updates:

pkg image-update --require-new-be

After running this it looks like the Update Manager works as well.



On 6/19/11 4:24 AM, Philip J. Robar wrote:
> I just ran into the same problem as Michelle.
>
> I installed the "OpenIndiana Build 148 x86 Live USB for dd" aka "oi-dev-148-x86.usb.writable-with-dd" via a USB flash drive to a SATA SSD. The install worked as expected, but when I run the Update Manager I get this error message:
>
> Preparing...
> Ensuring Update Manager is up to date...
> Refreshing catalog openindiana.org
> Refreshing catalog opensolaris.org
> Finished refreshing catalog opensolaris.org
> Gathering package information
>
> Error:
> This is an Live Image. The install operation can't be performed.
>
> This is after shutting down, removing the flash drive and booting from the SSD—which is the only drive in the system.
>
> Phil
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