On 14 May 2004, Clive Menzies wrote: > On (14/05/04 15:17), Anthony Campbell wrote: > > On 14 May 2004, John Chronakis wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > > > Although I am an old Linux user, I have never used debian, and I am a > > > bit confused about the various versions. > > > > > > I would like to install testing (sarge) on a small business server > > > (gateway, firewall, mail, web, ftp etc). > > > I know that I should install stable, but somehow I don't want to. So I > > > have some questions. > > > > > > Do things break often with testing? > > > Will I have problems with security updates? > > > Is testing on a business server an awfully idea, or just not recommended. > > > > > > I am asking those with debian experience, since I cannot judge only by > > > what I am reading on the official site. > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > > Have a look in the archive (via Google if you like); there was an > > extensive discussion of this subject a couple of weeks ago. The general > > conclusion was that Unstable is the way to go in preference to Testing, > > especially as regards security updates. > For workstations, yes but for servers Stable is strongly recommended. > Backports are available for later versions of particular packages. >
True, but the poster did say that he didn't want to install stable. These issues were covered in the earlier discussion, I think. Anthony -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] || http://www.acampbell.org.uk using Linux GNU/Debian || for book reviews, electronic Windows-free zone || books and skeptical articles -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
