IMHO using linux gives you the opportunity to update only if you do want it. I am running hamm at home, slink in the office, and I am content with them. You can have the lates packages one-by one, but I guess it is very rare when you are forced really to upgrade.
BTW people with slow TCP/IP connection may find it very complicated to download all packages directly from the NET. But they may find some magazines with suplemental CD sets. An other point. I do nothing for Debian (only answering some questions, and helping some friends here), so I am happy to have such a good distro. Gabor Urban --- Lufthansa Systems Hungaria KfT mail:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel : (36)-1-431-2949 Fax :(36)-1-431-2977 I am not a cat to play with the mouse.