[sclug] Gentoo...

[Darren Davison]

On Sunday 28 November 2004 20:32, Simon Huggins wrote:

> How does Gentoo deal with security in that case then?  Is it possible to
> say "recompile all the packages with security exploits (and their
> dependencies)"?

security issues are advised through mailing lists and the web site.  
Packages requiring recompilation are noted and all vulnerable versions 
listed.  There are efforts (nearing completion I believe) to add 
functionality to the standard tools that will basically allow you to do 
exactly what you suggested.

<http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/index.xml>

Regards,

-- 
Darren Davison
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