Re: is it a bad idea to use unstable on a server ?
Michelle Konzack <linux4michelle@freenet.de>:
> Am 2006-05-26 19:08:47, schrieb Felix C. Stegerman:
>
> > So it comes down to:
> > * Is it a bad idea to use unstable on a production server when it
> > comes to security?
>
> YES
I would agree. However, there's these guys: www.grml.org, who take it
for granted that people will use it in a production environment:
Notice: If you are using grml in a [production] environment and/or
use a grml2hd installation we strongly recommend to subscribe to
the grml-user mailinglist!
Good advice.
Pretty cool looking distro, fwiw. I'm looking forward to playing with
it (no opportunity yet). Debian based SystemRescueCD based on unstable.
> > * If so, would you recommend using testing, or stable?
>
> Stable with selected backports IF NEEDED!
Stable, yes. Backports, for a server? I'd build from source instead.
Of course, that could mean dependency hell ...
Instead, just wean yourself from having to run bleeding edge software.
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