Info on FC please - and Thanx!

[gerrynix]

--- Bob McClure Jr <robertmcclure at earthlink.net> wrote:

> On Thu, Aug 04, 2005 at 12:42:31PM -0700, gerrynix wrote:
> > Hello all,
> > 
> > Which is the latest, and "stable" version of FC, suitable for a small
> business
> > server?
> 
> Bearing in mind that Fedora Core is "bleeding edge", and is the
> proving ground (gamma testing?) for what eventually goes into the
> commercial Red Hat line, Fedora Core 4 is the latest stable release.
> 
> That said, many of us are using at least FC3 in production environments.
> 
> > How viable is this in regards to longevity, without need for (very)
> > frequent updates and/or version upgrades?
> 
> I believe both FC and the commercial RH should be upgraded at least
> monthly to stay ahead of the crackers and bugs.  I subscribe to a
> monthly distribution of the latest of Fedora Core from KRUD:
> 
> http://www.tummy.com/Products/krud/
> 
> and keep all my machines updated with that.  Two of my clients do,
> too.
> 
> You can also use yum to keep your installation current.
> 
> > Is it better to considering purchase of a supported version?
> 
> Yes, if you want rock-solid stability and hand-holding.  But if you're
> reasonably knowledgeable on Linux, you can get all the support you
> need from the lists.
> 
> > I believe there is a specific "FC" list, but I am unsure how to join. I've
> > checked the RH site.
> 
> HQ for Fedora Core is
> 
> http://fedora.redhat.com/
> 
> The FC list is at
> 
> http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list
> 
> > Which are favored download sites for FC?
> 
> http://fedora.redhat.com/download/
> 
> There is a link to the list of mirrors there.

Thanks all . . . Especially Bob for explicitly addressing
all points. Exactly the info I was looking for. Yes, I am 
a 16 year UNIX and Linux literate admin. Just lost sight of
viability and "support options" of distributions such as Fedora.
I believe I'll head in this direction with a client who can't
spend the big $$$.  Thanks for the tip on KRUD.
--
Nix
 
> 
> > --
> > Many TIA,
> > Nix
> 
> Cheers,
> -- 
> Bob McClure, Jr.             Bobcat Open Systems, Inc.
> robertmcclure at earthlink.net  http://www.bobcatos.com
> God doesn't have (or need) a Plan B.
> 
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