On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:30:30 -0400 Dan <ganc...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I have been using Ubuntu for a while for my desktop and I am planning > to come back to Debian stable because there is now a two-year release > cycle which is more reasonable. > > My worried is related with the security of the browser. The Ubuntu > approach is to use the latest version of mozilla or the chromium > project. > > The Debian approach is to freeze the version and apply themselves the > patches. In my opinion this is worse because the mozilla/chromium > project should know better the problems/security issues related with > their browsers right?
Could I point out that the Debian policy for Stable is exactly the right one for servers, which do not generally use fast-changing and potentially insecure user applications, but do need stability of programming interfaces? In particular, they do not generally have GUI web browsers installed, as even Microsoft admins (mostly) know enough not to browse the web with admin privileges. Stable is also designed to be upgradable without breaking anything serious, and nothing like the same amount of work goes into shorter-lived operating systems. Ubuntu in particular has a reputation for needing a clean install of new versions, and Knoppix is literally unmaintainable. > > Can I consider these frozen versions secure enough. > > How secure is the chromium browser in Debian? It is an and old > release the 6. > Your call. You may wish to use Debian Unstable if you are concerned about the age of user applications but do not need API stability. You may for that matter install any browser on Stable if you organise the right library dependencies. Ubuntu exists because of the perceived need of some computer users for an up-to-date workstation operating system, and may be the most suitable Debian derivative for your needs. But there are many others, and even Ubuntu has a server-oriented version. Horses for courses. I use Ubuntu on my laptop and netbook because I can't be bothered fixing driver problems, Unstable on my desktop and Stable on my server. A single operating system throughout would reduce administration, but I'd rather use the right tool for the job. Debian Stable can certainly be used on a workstation but it is not optimised for that purpose. Why do you want to use it? -- Joe -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20110314085905.47789...@jresid.jretrading.com
