So far the score is 2 against and 0 for.
OK, I can take a hint :-)

On Mon, 5 Nov 2001, Chris Hellyar wrote:

> Probably not a good idea if it posts every time it runs..

It posts every time there is something new.
 
> Maybe once a month would be more appropriate?

Once a month ??! This is as good as never. :-)

[...]

> Anyone running RedHat on a machine that needs timely patches will be
> checking the RH updates sites regularly anyway.

Yes, I was trying to help people who are in this position.
Unfortunately there is no reliable "updates" mirror within NZ which
may be accessed from UOC (there is one but due to routing & commercial
quirks it sees UOC as an overseas site)

> It's only people with machines on the 'front line' who should be
> watching patches with an eagle eye,

I personally assume NO firewall is cracker proof.
I've seen some strange occurrences.

Cheers,
-- 
Ryurick M. Hristev mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Computer Systems Manager
University of Canterbury, Physics & Astronomy Dept., New Zealand

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