8.2->9.prerel: gmirror failed with error 19

[Randy Bush]

> With the introduction of FreeBSD 9.x, all ATA devices now use a
> translation layer (ATA->CAM), and this is especially so with anything
> SATA.  I imagine this needs to be documented (in red, bold, etc.) in the
> official 9.0-RELEASE documentation, because it's probably going to trip
> up others.  But, things of this nature are supposed to be documented in
> /usr/src/UPDATING, and admins are *expected* to read that file.

actually, even thought i am a boy, i did read UPDATING :)  read again
and found 20110424 <blush>

> Finally, please be aware that when transitioning between FreeBSD
> versions, you cannot 100% reliably/safely copy your old kernel
> configuration file.

i don't.  i use ediff in emacs between old config and new GENERIC

but my fault for missing the clue in UPDATING.  thanks for the clue by
four.

randy