> > I always update my IA32 systems while they're live, but I think it can go a > wry. > > Think of something starting up while you're updating glibc - it could get s > ome > > old versions of libraries and some new. > > The application will be loading backward compatible libraries
glibc may not be the best example; I chose it simply because everything uses it. I can imagine that a bug-fix in something might prevent complete compatibility. Call me Doubting John if you wish. It's true I've never had a problem, but I've never had a critical workload to worry over either. > > > Additionally, for some packages there can be configuration-file changes. As > so > > often, it depends. > > > > Taking it out of service is always safe, but not always essential. > > I work on the rule of scheduling potential downtime but hoping its not > needed. I've done 7.2->7.3 updates on x86 without downtime (barring kernel) I did extensive upgrades on 4.2 too, remotely and without a problem. -- Cheers John Summerfield Microsoft's most solid OS: http://www.geocities.com/rcwoolley/ Note: mail delivered to me is deemed to be intended for me, for my disposition. ============================== If you don't like being told you're wrong, be right!
