Re: How necessary are security updates?

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Author: Dennis Kibbe
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To: plug-discuss
Subject: Re: How necessary are security updates?
On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 12:17:06 -0700
Siri Amrit Kaur <> wrote:

> I know I should perform security updates frequently, but I run into one
> problem:
> the SIZE of the updates.

[...]
> Given how conservatively I use my computer, how likely is it that I'll be
> compromised and have my computer turned into a zombie or something if I don't
> do updates anymore?
>
> I appreciate any opinions and advice, but no flames, please.


Siri,

Depends on the nature of the update. Mozilla would be an important one I would think.

I can burn you a cd with all (or most) of the Slackware 10 updates. Will you be at the meeting Thrusday?

Dennisk
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