On 10 January 2013 13:31, Sebastian Arcus <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:shop@open-t.co.uk" target="_blank">shop@open-t.co.uk</a>></span> wrote:<div class="gmail_quote"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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Do these boxes really have to be upgraded? Is there any software on them which is not up to scratch any more? If it's just for security purposes, what's that real likelihood of security problems on a Linux box used for non-critical stuff?<br>
</blockquote><div><br></div><div>I would like to have a distro that still receives updates. I understand the argument about security problems not being likely but it seems sensible to have the machines patched. I'm quite conservative about that. It's only thing I am conservative about :D </div>
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Alternatively, would something like 'proper' Debian be an option? After all, half of the world of distros seem to be based on the thing.</blockquote><div><br></div><div>I considered Debian Squeeze. Need to check the support life cycle on it. It doesn't solve the problem of changing interfaces though. I don't think we can keep them on Gnome 2 as it's not supported any more. MATE might be an option with Mint. Some of the more modern software packages they use are more likely to be packaged and available on Ubuntu as well.</div>
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<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">I propose to head down there one Saturday afternoon and spend a bit<br>
longer sorting things out. I'll let you know more concrete plans nearer<br>
the time if anyone wants to join me.<br>
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I can come. I've put it down in my calendar. Just keep us posted with details (time etc.)</blockquote><div><br></div><div>I haven't set a date yet, just to avoid confusion. I didn't mean this Saturday. I'm thinking maybe next week but will keep you updated.</div>
<div><br></div><div>See ya,</div><div><br></div><div>Dan</div><div> </div></div>