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Scientific Linux https://www.scientificlinux.org/documentation/faq/errata https://www.scientificlinux.org/documentation/faq/errata Q. After RedHat releases a s
by AjithAntony 14y ago
Scientific Linux
https://www.scientificlinux.org/documentation/faq/errata https://www.scientificlinux.org/documentation/faq/errata
Q. After RedHat releases a security errata, how long until it shows up in Scientific Linux's errata?
A. Within a couple days.
Q. That seems like a long time for errata, why so long?
A. RedHat is not perfect, and sometimes their errata completely break programs.
Q. What happens when the people recompiling the errata go on vacation?
A. Because these security errata are part of Fermilab's security procedures, the entire Scientific Linux development team is not allowed to go on vacation at the same time. So there will always be at least one main developer able to do recompiles.
- jlgreco 14y agoI really don't understand why more people don't use Scientific Linux instead of CentOS. Mostly just name recognition I wager.
- rbanffy 14y agoAFAIK, it's different enough from RHEL that some binary-distributed software breaks. I never had much trouble with it, but I try to keep enough distance from distro details as not having to worry too much whether it is a Red Hat or a Debian I am using.
- astrodust 14y agoCentOS has name recognition: It means "people who go on vacation a lot".