How to find and apply patches in RHAT linux?


 
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# 1  
Old 12-30-2005
How to find and apply patches in RHAT linux?

Hi:

This is an elementary qs.

Thanks in advance,
# 2  
Old 12-30-2005
Doesn't R-HAT have up2date?
# 3  
Old 12-30-2005
Can you kindly explain ?

thx,
# 4  
Old 12-31-2005
# 5  
Old 01-03-2006
command-line package management (yum or apt-get) will addresses most of your needs.

quick apt-get guide:
http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/6672

quick yum guide:
http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/7448
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