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> Using the distro-supplied packages for PG > (or any database server) Or almost any of your application environment, really.
by peteretep 10y ago
> Using the distro-supplied packages for PG
> (or any database server)
Or almost any of your application environment, really.
- elktea 10y agoDistro supplied packages are a handy way of receiving timely security fixes without keeping too close an eye on recent CVEs + application changelogs.
- pritambaral 10y agoFor regular packages, sure. But for highly-active, well-maintained codebases like postgres – who package their software for your OS, upstream is going to be quicker with security fixes than distro.