What is libC version 8.0.2c, the UnixWare Runtime C++ Library for UnixWare 7.1.3 and UnixWare 7.1.4? Problem Fixed ------------- Fixed in libC, version 8.0.2c: 1. When the type of a thrown C++ exception was of type "pointer to class", the C++ runtime exception handling was incorrectly attempting to call the destructor of the class pointed to upon completion of the exception "catch" handler. This runtime bug has been fixed. fz534238 Contents -------- /usr/lib/libC.so.1 Software Notes and Recommendations ---------------------------------- The libC, version 8.0.2c, update may be installed on all UnixWare 7.1.3 and UnixWare 7.1.4 systems. It is strongly recommended that the latest Maintenance Pack MP for each release be installed prior to installing this C++ runtime update Installation Instructions ------------------------- 1. Download the libC_802c.image file to the /tmp directory on your machine. 2. As root, add the package to your system using these commands: $ su - Password: # pkgadd -d /tmp/libC_802.image all Alternatively, this package may be installed in quiet mode, that is, without displaying the release notes and asking for confirmation. To do this, use these commands: $ su - Password: # pkgadd -qd /tmp/libC_802.image all 3. It is not necessary to reboot the system after installing this package. Any currently running application using the previous C++ runtime will continue to do so until the application terminates or the system is rebooted. Removal Instructions -------------------- The "pkgrm" command cannot be used to remove this mandatory system runtime library. To revert to the previous version of libC installed on your system: 1. As root, execute the special removal script provided with this version of libC. $ su - Password: # sh /var/sadm/pkg/libC/install/previous 2. Reboot the system after reverting to a previous version of the C++ runtime. If you have questions regarding this supplement, or the product on which it is installed, please contact your software supplier. -------------