On Tue, Apr 10, 2007 at 01:43:56AM +0200, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi all. > > I have noticed that the OpenBSD team puts a lot of emphasis on using binary > packets rather than building from ports, which I think IMHO is good, but why > is it that there is no binary kernel updates, rather than patching the kernel > from source?
We have stated this numerous times, but maybe it's not easy to find in the archives because there is no obvious subject: not enough resources. Binary updates for the whole system would be desireable, but we simply do not have the time to do it right (for now). The infrastructure is totally geared towards -current. There are just few resources devoted to -stable packages, and almost none towards stable source. Some people external to the project are providing you with binpatch and binary updates. As long as you trust them, you can use their work...
