"Schmeits, Roger" wrote: > > How does one handle packages updates on Linux servers? I have noticed on > Redhat you pay a subscribition fee whereas Caldera it is a free service. > Beginning relatively green yet I find myself uncomfortable/ignorant on > applying patches/updates to Linux distros. How does one handle this > situation in a production environment without breaking other programs?
I think, the subscription to the Redhat service involves them actually tracking what versions of redhat you are running on what systems and notifying you by email when an update is needed. There is also a daemon or cron driven periodic check for or something of that nature. I believe you can update Redhat (at least you could with 7.1) for free, by using 'up2date'. -- Linux SxS [http://sxs.webhop.net] _______________________________________________ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
