On 07/05/02 11:01 +0530, Shridhar Daithankar wrote: > On 7 May 2002 at 14:21, Abhi wrote: > > Third, update your system. Try using the redhat network service > > http://rhn.redhat.com . It will let you see what packages are outdated and > > contain security bugs. Update all of them. (And do this periodically). > > Redhat network provide an auto-email-notification service which mails you to > > an address provided by you, to inform you about any package updates the > > registered system requires, as and when the updates come out. Disable rhnsd > > when you are done updating for the session. > > Damn. If you need server, install debian stable (That would be a switching role > in next few days as woody goes stable, so no recommandations at this point of > time) That's going to be a damn slick install with easier maintenance. Fire and > forget. I doubt if you can do that, that easily with redhat/mandrake. Errr, that fire and forget thing never exists. Not even with openbsd. The *only* defense if you want to stay on the internet is to stay alert, and ahead of the enemy. I seriously recommend reading the art of war for any admin. Its got some good advice.
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