On Fri, Sep 08, 2000 at 09:30:53AM +1000, Todd Black wrote:
> Hello
> I have just installed RH6.1 so i went to the RH webpage and started
> downloading all the security updates. I've noticed as you get into the
> more recent files it only list's file for 5.2 or 6.2, even though I've
> gone to the 6.1 errata.
6.1 was one a network OS from hell. It had a LOT of security
bugs in it. The correct update for 6.1 is 6.2.
Rule of thumb. Do not install an old version and attempt to
patch up. You are much less likely to get it right. The CDs are just
not that expensive. Downright cheap, when you factor the cost of your
time as well.
> Downloading 5.2 files seems like a dumb thing to do but will the 6.2 ones
> work or will they screw the system?
> I was thinking of going out and getting the 6.2 cd and doing an upgrade.
> has anyone had success/failure doing an upgrade (I've already setup my
> users and some applications) or should I format the drive and start from
> scratch?
If you have "just installed RH6.1" then go and get 6.2 and reinstall
now while you are only dealing with a fresh install. Then destroy those
6.1 install disks.
> Thanks
> Todd
Mike
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