2013/10/1 David Lang <[email protected]>: > On Tue, 1 Oct 2013, Michael Biebl wrote: > >> 2013/10/1 Erik van Dam <[email protected]>: >>> >>> Hello all, >>> >>> Is it save to use an ubuntu repository for debian? Couldn't find any >>> instructions for debian and i rather use an official repo /nor backports >>> than to build from source. >> >> >> A v7 backport (7.4.4 to be specific) for Debian wheezy is in >> preparation. It should be available via backports.debian.org soonish. >> >> I wouldn't run a Ubuntu version of rsyslog on Debian. There are quite >> a few differences (like the Ubuntu package only shipping upstart job >> files etc), which will break on Debian. > > > is it just a problem of startup and config files? or are there deeper > issues?
The focus on upstart-only support is the most obvious problem. One noticeable difference is also that Ubuntu uses a dedicated syslog user/group to run rsyslog under. There might be upgrade issues if you have existing files. > what are reasonable options for someone who needs features that are only in > 7.5? What specific features are those? If you have such special needs, I'm not sure if the stock Debian package is sufficient for you, anyway. Michael -- Why is it that all of the instruments seeking intelligent life in the universe are pointed away from Earth? _______________________________________________ rsyslog mailing list http://lists.adiscon.net/mailman/listinfo/rsyslog http://www.rsyslog.com/professional-services/ What's up with rsyslog? Follow https://twitter.com/rgerhards NOTE WELL: This is a PUBLIC mailing list, posts are ARCHIVED by a myriad of sites beyond our control. PLEASE UNSUBSCRIBE and DO NOT POST if you DON'T LIKE THAT.
