
            Instructions for patching OpenCms 7.0.5 for Java 1.4


                                    WARNING:

                             PATCH AT YOUR OWN RISK

The OpenCms 7.0.5 Java 1.4 compatibility patch and these instructions are distributed in the hope
that they will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied
warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Alkacon Software does not guarantee that there will be no damage to your
existing OpenCms installation when using this compatibility patch.

IMPORTANT: Before using this compatibility patch, make sure you have a full backup
of your OpenCms installation.


Follow the following steps to patch OpenCms 7.0.5 for Java 1.4:


1. Shutdown your OpenCms servlet container

The OpenCms Java 1.4 compatibility patch requires that you shut down OpenCms first. You can use the
Broadcast message tool in the 'Administration' view to inform users before the
server is shut down.


2. Extract the OpenCms Java 1.4 compatibility patch 'opencms_7.0.5_java_1.4.zip' to
   your web application directory

If you extracted the file to an external directory, copy the folder 'WEB-INF' to the OpenCms webapp directory.
Be sure that the files 'lib/*.jar' are replaced with the new versions from the archive before you
continue.


3. Start your OpenCms servlet container

You should now be able to log into the OpenCms workplace as before.


4. Finally, do a quick test if everything works

* Preview some pages.

* Edit a resource and modify its content.

* Publish one or more resources.

* Check the Administration view of OpenCms.
