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:

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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

Hi, On Wed, 6 Apr 2005 21:26:36 +0200 pelibali <.> wrote:

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;)

Actually I have my own ideas, how to install an oldie system like that of SUSE v 8.0. But being there is always chance to learn something new and know about the hints of others, it is good to ask... Seemingly I have to do this install next week on the "usual" way using the original install-media, customizing my own package-list selection files to mirror the preferences of the respective owner. Then from the update CD I prepared or in the worst case (just later) from the'discontinued' folder of an ftp-mirror I will update the system with corresponding patches. And (still as usual) having pizza and beer while installing. Later, depending my free time I can spend on this "just-for-fun" project, I will start to rebuild stuff. I have no patch-statistics on SUSE 8.0 only above 8.2, but based on the publishing-frequencies of 8.2 packages first I will build new kernel/ssh. Then we will see. All the best, Pelibali

John, David, On Wednesday 06 April 2005 03:20, David Huecking wrote:

On Mittwoch 06 April 2005 10:30, John wrote:

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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

Nothing official. But have a look at: ftp://ftp.gwdg.de/pub/linux/suse/ftp.suse.com/projects

...or search at http://rpmseek.com Use Extende Search/ Erweiterte Suche and check out for SuSE packages.

I've found http://rpm.pbone.net/ to be a very comprehensive index of available RPMs with distribution-specific searching. If I recall correctly, it indexes the ftp.gwdg.de repository.

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