Is upgrade necessary for linux???

rejieah · 10-22-2009, 12:57 AM

Hi!!!
I just wanna know if there is a need to upgrade linux distro everytime a new version is up. I believe that some distro releases new version every six months.
Or i can use my installed version without upgrade for long time?
Thanks!!!

Phædrus2401 · 10-22-2009, 04:05 AM

Your Linux version will work fine for as long as you run it; but upgrading to a new version of a distro can give you access to new features and may have better security.

**wmorri** · 10-22-2009, 06:01 PM

I have to agree with Phaedrus2401. You will also get some security fixes that come with the upgrade. Can you tell us what linux distro you are using and what the version of it you have.

Cheers!

rejieah · 10-22-2009, 11:20 PM

I'm currently using Fedora 10 for storing archive file and for ftp, does update automatically upgrade the version or there is a separate install for the upgrade (to 11), i'm afraid that there will be impact on the current role of the server.
Thanks!!!

tokki · 10-23-2009, 03:49 AM

Well, if you do mind about security, and your server permits connections from remote (not only LAN secure-connections)... you should really consider about keeping distros updated.

**wmorri** · 10-23-2009, 08:10 AM

Hi,

It isn't recommended that you use automatic update to update your system. There is an actual upgrade cd that you can burn so that is the safest way to upgrade. This way there is less of a chance of a library getting corrupted during the upgrade.

@tokki, I am not sure what you are referring to? Fedora 10 is only one version way from the current, and if the OP is using SElinux then they will be more than secure.

Cheers!

tokki · 10-23-2009, 02:27 PM

I was telling a "general advice", about keeping distros updated if used in a "production" (or anyway important) environment.

I wasn't referring to Fedora, sorry for the misunderstanding.

**wmorri** · 10-23-2009, 02:49 PM

Not a problem. I just wasn't sure whether you were generalizing or talking about a servers specifically.

Gait · 10-23-2009, 10:54 PM

I personalie use Ubuntu 8.04 LTD this runs to 2011 I think their is a server version as well

tokki · 10-24-2009, 04:02 AM

Yes, actually there is also 9.04. They are both downloadable from ubuntu pages.

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Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,794 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Is upgrade necessary for linux??? Your Linux version will work fine for as long as you run it; but upgrading to a new version of a distro can give you access to new features and may have better security. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-22-2009, 06:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
wmorri Moderator/Fedora Amb. Join Date: May 2008 Location: /pm/etc Posts: 2,816 OS: Window 7/Fedora 10 My System	Re: Is upgrade necessary for linux??? I have to agree with Phaedrus2401. You will also get some security fixes that come with the upgrade. Can you tell us what linux distro you are using and what the version of it you have. Cheers! __________________ Linux Forever!

10-22-2009, 11:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
rejieah Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 28 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: Is upgrade necessary for linux??? I'm currently using Fedora 10 for storing archive file and for ftp, does update automatically upgrade the version or there is a separate install for the upgrade (to 11), i'm afraid that there will be impact on the current role of the server. Thanks!!! __________________ AMD Sempron 2200+ ECS 741GX-M Computer System Officer

10-23-2009, 03:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
tokki Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11 OS: Vista	Re: Is upgrade necessary for linux??? Well, if you do mind about security, and your server permits connections from remote (not only LAN secure-connections)... you should really consider about keeping distros updated.

10-23-2009, 08:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
wmorri Moderator/Fedora Amb. Join Date: May 2008 Location: /pm/etc Posts: 2,816 OS: Window 7/Fedora 10 My System	Re: Is upgrade necessary for linux??? Hi, It isn't recommended that you use automatic update to update your system. There is an actual upgrade cd that you can burn so that is the safest way to upgrade. This way there is less of a chance of a library getting corrupted during the upgrade. @tokki, I am not sure what you are referring to? Fedora 10 is only one version way from the current, and if the OP is using SElinux then they will be more than secure. Cheers! __________________ Linux Forever!

10-23-2009, 02:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
tokki Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11 OS: Vista	Re: Is upgrade necessary for linux??? I was telling a "general advice", about keeping distros updated if used in a "production" (or anyway important) environment. I wasn't referring to Fedora, sorry for the misunderstanding.

10-23-2009, 02:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
wmorri Moderator/Fedora Amb. Join Date: May 2008 Location: /pm/etc Posts: 2,816 OS: Window 7/Fedora 10 My System	Re: Is upgrade necessary for linux??? Not a problem. I just wasn't sure whether you were generalizing or talking about a servers specifically. __________________ Linux Forever!

10-23-2009, 10:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gait Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 15 OS: XP P3	Re: Is upgrade necessary for linux??? I personalie use Ubuntu 8.04 LTD this runs to 2011 I think their is a server version as well

10-24-2009, 04:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
tokki Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11 OS: Vista	Re: Is upgrade necessary for linux??? Yes, actually there is also 9.04. They are both downloadable from ubuntu pages.