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Re: Red Hat Linux end-of-life update and transitionplanning
From: "Ivan Coric" <ivan.coric () workcoverqld com au>
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2003 13:32:51 +1000
that's the shot, roll your own rpm's or go one better http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/ from the site "Linux from scratch - your distro your rules" cheers Ivan
Mark J Cox <mjc () redhat com> 11/04/03 07:19pm >>>
To me the most important point in this discussion is that you have the freedom to upgrade your servers yourself if you want. No one is forcing you to get your updates from Red Hat. If you want to continue using say Red Hat Linux 7.1 after December 2003 and don't want to migrate or upgrade or move to another distribution then you can always roll your own security updates. Or find someone you trust to do it for you and pay them. Or set up your own service where you provide 7.1 security updates for anyone who pays you an annual fee. We've always had our security updates end of life policy public. Back in December 2002 we altered the policy to make it dependant on dates rather than based on when we come out with newer releases. We got a fair bit of press coverage (and slashdot) about it. http://www.redhat.com/archives/redhat-watch-list/2002-December/msg00008.html Thanks, Mark -- Mark J Cox / Red Hat Security Response Team _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html *************************************************************************** Messages included in this e-mail and any of its attachments are those of the author unless specifically stated to represent WorkCover Queensland. The contents of this message are to be used for the intended purpose only and are to be kept confidential at all times. This message may contain privileged information directed only to the intended addressee/s. Accidental receipt of this information should be deleted promptly and the sender notified. This e-mail has been scanned by Sophos for known viruses. However, no warranty nor liability is implied in this respect. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
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