Just confirming that getting the right bsd.rd (6.7) from cdn.openbsd.org,
seemed to solve any problem I had.
Did have to select "remove updated packages first" was necessary, as my
/usr/local space was getting too crowded. Probably lots of packages I am
not using, and could weed them, instead of messing with disk space.
A.
On Wed, 2 Sep 2020, Austin Hook wrote:
> > > slippery# pkg_info -mz >/root/pkg_list_manual
> > > Package database already locked... awaiting release... ^C
> >
> > Are any other pkg_* or fw_update processes running at the same time?
> > It uses flock() on a file, I was under the impression this is cleared
> > automatically if the relevant process exits, I maybe wrong though.
>
> My bad. Since FireFox wasn't working, I fetched a copy of bsd.rd (6.7)
> from ftp.vim.org, because I am not used to using ftp with cdn.openbsd.org.
> to get it. Passed the checksum test fine, so foolishly I thought that was
> proof it was OK. But it must have still been the pre-release or early
> release version, or something. Betcha if I re-upgrade with only the
> cdn.openbsd.org version, it will work fine. Actually I can grab the
> bsd.rd from my other server.
>
> Went out picking apples for a few hours and it came to me. We'll see.
>
> Thanks!
>
> A.
>
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