Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 14:36:47 -0700 From: Mark Edwards <mark@antsclimbtree.com> To: <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: Security update howto? Message-ID: <AE7FA198-70F0-11D6-905D-000A278CC960@antsclimbtree.com> In-Reply-To: <B8CE1F2A.B8A%mark@antsclimbtree.com>
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I've got an install of FreeBSD 4.5 running along quite nicely and I'm subscribed to the security mailing list. Every once in a while I get a security notice that recommends "Upgrade your vulnerable system to 4.5-STABLE or the RELENG_4_4 or RELENG_4_5 security branch dated after the respective correction dates." I've looked around for more info on this, and I'm still a bit confused. What is the best way to stay on top of security updates on FreeBSD? I just want a no-hassle update to stay on top of this stuff. Am I supposed to use CVS to download new source and rebuild from that? I've used CVS to update my /usr/ports directory with no problem. Is there a way to do a binary update for security purposes only? Where do I go for clear-cut information on this process? Thanks. -- Mark Edwards San Francisco, CA To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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