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Re: Debian and Security Updates



> 1. Free. Whether paying a subscription fee or not (especially if you bought a
> boxed set).
> 2. Have the ability to be obtained and installed automatically.
> 3. Advertised quickly.
>
> Debian meets all three of these. Thanks to all who make it possible!!!

And I'd like to add a fourth.

4.  Fixes the security issue without introducing new bugs, or major
feature changes.

Which Debian's implementation matches perfectly.  Backporting patches to
maintain stability of software instead of forcing you to run the latest
version is a concept I'd like to see everywhere.

Mike



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