Hi, On Wed, 6 Apr 2005 10:41:39 +0200 Marcus Meissner <.> wrote:
On Wed, Apr 06, 2005 at 11:30:13AM +0300, John wrote:
Hi all
I am wondering if suse maintains in a rpm mode all the new software that is being created.
For example the new php 4.10, mysql 4.11
No.
But check http://packman.links2linux.de/ for a community site providing some updated RPMs... (not SUSE affiliated).
Ciao, Marcus
Just followed the thread and would have two related question. Please in case your time allows, answer them, maybe other readers would be also interested. In fact I have a good friend, who prefers his _boxed SUSE 8.0_, and asked me to reinstall it asap onto his P3 system. (Even, that I suggested him SUSE 8.2 or 9.1 I have.) Both questions concern this particular computer, but could be understood generally as well;) 1. What is the correct way to setup such an old, not supported system? I downloaded all of the updates and burned a CD with them, but don't know, which one is better: select all of the packages he needs from the original install media, and after the system runs, do a YOU from the CD I have, or already during the install I should install some minimal number of packages from the install media, and try to get the updated ones immediately from the update-CD?! So this concerns the preferred choice in case one can decide to use 'real' .rpms or 'just' the patches. 2. Which are the critical components we should rebuild/update to keep his system protected? The 8.0 is already longer not supported by SUSE, so I was worried a little to hear, that he plans to buy a broadband connection soon... So this one would be an inquiry for a smaller list of critical components should be updated from (another) source, like browsers, ssh, etc. Thanks so much for any advice, Pelibali