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| There are many different distributions of Linux around. Slackware is by far the most stable
and secure one you can use. I have used all of them at one time or another and have
found that Slackware is the best. From its easy installation to its use of stable
supporting programs. This is not to say that the other other distributions are not
good, because they are, and have their place. But for a server grade distribution,
Slackware is the only way to go. Out of the box it is one of the most secure
versions around. Unlike the others as soon as you install it you will not be
required to upgrade things and batten down the hatches so to say. You will also find
that most of your advanced Linux users prefer Slackware over the others. Patrick Volkerding worked hard on it and has not
allowed others to influence how he maintains it. Although from talking to him many
have tried. We now see a big push toward the Linux operating system with the influx
of money coming from Intel and the likes. It is
the hottest ticket in the computer industry now. RedHat
does get a lot of the credit for this, with a good marketing plan they have helped Linux
reach the user base that it has now. RedHat is a nice distribution but in my opinion
should be saved for the workstation machine and not a server. Mainly due to all the
suid programs and security problems that plagued it and their lack of good sense when
selecting software for it, i.e. lots of beta packages(perl,glibc) and kernel versions that
are not mainstream. Many of the programs included have been modified and can cause system
problems and sometimes pose a secuirty risk. A simple comparison of security fixes
between the two (5.2 vs 4.0) is all it takes to see the difference. Slackware
has only had to release 4 fixes. Take a look at the RedHat errata and you will see
the difference. I have also heard others say that at least when they find one they
fix it quickly. The same holds true for Slackware. Its just in the past there
has not been a good forum to find these out. Well this site will help in that area
by providing unofficial email list services for Slackware. Slackware 7 is a
registered trademark of Patrick Volkerding and Walnut Creek CDROM all rights
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| Posted by :admin tg@linuxmafia.org |
Well we should top 200 packages this week not a bad start I would say. I would like to thank all the new packages contributors for helping reach this goal. Dont forget if you have one you would like to see and its not listed drop by the forum and post it. Also if you have one that doesn't work make sure you do a comment for it all comments are email to the creators. Would also like to thank Vince Hodges for starting on the GUI to Slackwares package system. There was an X version out there but I have lost track of where it is and it did not work to well If I remember right. If you have this laying around drop me an email I would like to archive it for future reference.
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| proftpd |
Version 1.2pre10 |
| Filesize : 292414 bytes |
Date : 2000-02-02 20:38:30 |
| This is a replacement ftpd for SL7. It is very configurable and is fast and lean. Its supports many features not found in some ftpd servers. This package requires /etc/inetd.conf to be changed if you wish to run it through inetd. This is one of the
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| Package Creator : James Simmons |
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