On Wed, 04 Jun 2003 13:04:38 +0100 "kluu te" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> You didn't answer his question why it's nessessary to update so > old kernels. This could be done years ago. You update old kernels because: a. Bugs are found in portions of existing kernels. b. Exploits are found in portions of existing kernels. c. New features are added to the kernel tree, and you find them necessary or desireable. d. You want to. e. You just automatically accept any update Redhat offers under any circumstances. Others may have other reasons for it. But those are the ones that come to mind for me (though I never do it for the last reason). > ----- Original Message ----- > From: ABrady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2003 07:02:37 -0500 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: RH after Sept. 11.th. > > > On Wed, 04 Jun 2003 13:54:16 +0100 > > Sven Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > I have noticed that Redhat came with kernel updates for 7.2 > > > systems after September 11.th. I was wonder if kernel updates are > > > released often, and if the new updates include "open backdoors to > > > the system" for planned bugging or planned intruding. > > > > This is a joke, right? Ha, ha? > > > > If it isn't an attempt at humor, get the source and take a look. > > It's located in the SRPMS directory. Then go get the soure for > > redmondware and see if they're hiding anyt........oops, I forgot you > > can't take a look at the source for Win*DOH*s. > > > > I guess you'll just have to take their word for it, huh? But, hey, > > they're nice guys, and they've never been actually _CONVICTED_ for > > lying. > > > > -- > > Chaos, panic and disorder -- my work here is done. > > > > > > -- > > redhat-list mailing list > > unsubscribe > > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list > > > -- > ____________________________________________ > http://www.operamail.com > Get OperaMail Premium today - USD 29.99/year > > > Powered by Outblaze > > > -- > redhat-list mailing list > unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list -- Chaos, panic and disorder -- my work here is done. -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
