On Tue, 16 Dec 2003, Norberto Bensa wrote: > Jeff Smelser wrote: > > > > Servers don't need bleeding egde, it needs consistancy.. > > > > No one is forcing you to install bleeding edge software. Install Gentoo on a > spare test box, test it; and if everything goes OK, put it to work. Then only > deploy security updates (after testing of course.)
I think you'll find the problem comes when deploying those security updates via portage. Suddenly, glibc needs rebuilt, etc, etc to get the needed security fix. Now, I think portage is great, but Jeff is on target that there are features missing for a production server. Bill Carlson -- Systems Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Anything is possible, Virtual Hospital http://www.vh.org/ | given time and money. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics | Opinions are mine, not my employer's. | -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
