A.9 Vendor Software and UpdatesDetails on various Linux vendor (distributions) updates are listed here. Most vendors and organizations providing free open-source products have Web sites (either HTTP or FTP) that provide updates and bug fixes in a timely manner. A.9.1 Red HatRed Hat is very good about making updates and patches available on its Web site and gives a great deal of details regarding problems and fixes and it is prompt. Updates and patches are available for download from www.redhat.com/support/errata/ www.redhat.com/support/ ftp://updates.redhat.com/ A.9.2 SlackwareUpdates and patches are available for download from ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/linux/slackware/slackware-current/patches/[1]
If you supplied your e-mail address when you purchased a recent Slackware distribution at www.slackware.com (formerly www.cdrom.com), they will send you e-mail regarding the availability of new important security patches and other patches and updates. This author is impressed with the low bug rate he has experienced with the Slackware distribution. It would be a good idea to also watch the sites www.slackware.com/lists/ www.slackware.org/ A.9.3 SuSEMost people know that SuSE is the most popular distribution in Europe. Its security information may be found at www.suse.de/security/index.html A.9.4 MandrakeThe Mandrake home site and update link (in English) are at www.linux-mandrake.com/ www.linux-mandrake.com/en/fupdates.php3 A.9.5 CalderaThe Caldera home site is www.caldera.com/ A.9.6 DebianThe Debian home site is www.debian.org/ A.9.7 Yellow DogYellow Dog errata is available from www.yellowdoglinux.com/resources/ |
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