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

[Philip J. Robar]

> 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.
> 
> On Jun 19, 2011, at 3:38 PM, CJ Keist wrote:
> 
> 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.

Thanks CJ, that fixed the problem.

I skimmed through the email archive, but forgot to track down and search the bugs database. This is bug #879 which links to opensolaris bug #17032.

https://www.illumos.org/issues/879

https://defect.opensolaris.org/bz/show_bug.cgi?id=17032


Phil
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