On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 10:41:44 +1200 Christopher Sawtell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The differences between the > various distros are all in the installation method, and the methods used to set up, > stop > and start the daemons. There is also the aesthetic and cosmetic differences, There is one other very big difference: update mechanisms. IMHO one of the most important differences is the update (security or otherwise) mechanism. (you did touch on this later in your email). rpm hell is to be avoided. for that reason my next server (for which I already have the hardware) will be debian or gentoo. -- Nick Rout <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
