On Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:30:06 +0100
Ken Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm getting a little confused about security updates
>
> I'm using Debian stable and daily do the apt-get update/upgrade.
>
> But when a package has a security update, do i have to start/stop
> specific applications.
>
>
> Like today, Python was updated due to a security fix.
>
>
> Is there any application i have to start/stop or does the apt-get
> update refresh all using applications.
>
> How would i know what to start stop as regards Python.
>
>
> The machine in question is a file server and not the sort of thing i
> would like to reboot on every update.
>
> Many Thanks
>
> Ken
>
>
I use the simple query
lsof | grep 'path inode'
to identify processes using updated libraries and therefore in need of
restart.
--
Liam
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