We use RH here, but I'm not sure that I would recommend it unless you are going to buy one of the "Commercial" versions.
RPM is OK at best and RH are quite slow at releasing version upgrades to packages. They usually back-port security updates to an earlier version of the application. You can run apt-get on redhat though... Just my $0.02 >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/03/03 11:35 AM >>> 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]> ********************************************************************** ** This email and attachments have been scanned for content and viruses and is believed to be clean ** This email or attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information intended for the sole use of the addressee(s). Any use, redistribution, disclosure, or reproduction of this message, except as intended, is prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender and remove all copies of the message, including any attachments. Any views or opinions expressed in this email (unless otherwise stated) may not represent those of Canterbury District Health Board **********************************************************************
