Classified Updates2
Daniel B. Thurman
dant at cdkkt.com
Tue Apr 7 19:55:45 UTC 2009
Seann Clark wrote:
> Levesque, Michael wrote:
>>
>> I just put a fresh install of Fedora 10 on a classified machine on a
>> closed network. Is there a way that I can bring updates into the area
>> since I can’t use yum?
>>
> Best way to do it is get a list of packages to be updated (run yum on
> an unclassified machine and get the package list) and download the
> RPM's for those, either manually or using YUM. Then burn them to CD or
> DVD
>
>
> Next time you should do a fresh install on an Unclass system, get it
> updated, get it moved into your Secure location, and maintain it from
> there. I recommend using a more stable life cycle distro than Fedora
> so you don't have to use as many discs to keep it up to date. This way
> it is complaint with your IA group and easier to maintain.
>
>
> Military jargon is no different than financial jargon or computer
> jargon. If you don't understand it, there shouldn't be a need to
> persecute those who do. It isn't a conducive way to facilitate a
> community, and I take it that is what this list is supposed to be,
> since the list is labeled as: "Community assistance, encouragement,
> and advice for using Fedora".
>
> Regards,
> Seann
I concur. Well spoken.
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