On Thu, 30 Mar 2000, Gary Flynn wrote:
> Ron DuFresne wrote:
> >
> > So, being that once one has done this, their checksums,
> > MD5 or other, will not matchup with the outdated CD no longer, perhaps
> > <again, depending upon needs, though strongly advised> might as well stop
> > out and grab the free version of tripwire or some other product similiar
> > and install that also.
>
> Of course, if they save the patch RPMs offline as they load them, they'll
> always be available for comparison.
>
> Whether they'll do that, or install and maintain tripwire appropriately
> is another question entirely.
>
> Isn't loading the CD all you have to do to run a PC these days? Next thing
> you're going to tell me is that I have to schedule upgrades, look at logs, or
> know what all those "OK" buttons are. Who wants to mess with all this geek
> computer stuff when they have real work to perform? ;)
Well, of course! This is what seperates the mere lusers from us
super-lusers <grin>
Thanks,
Ron DuFresne
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