Re: Just starting FreeBSD 5.2.1 or should I downgrade to 4.9?

From: PiotrAF (piotraf_at_nospam.poczta.onet.pl)
Date: 02/27/04


Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 18:16:37 +0100

On Fri, 27 Feb 2004 13:58:07 +0000, Rob MacGregor wrote:

> I would say that 4.9 would be a better choice if you're new to unix (and
> in particular FreeBSD). However now you've got it installed you might
> as well leave it running unless you personally have a good reason to
> install 4.9. Keep in mind that it's a re-install, not a downgrade.
>

Well, in fact, I meant install of fresh one due to incompatility (I
think?) of the new file system.

> My home mail server has been running the 5.x series since late 5.1, and
> it's had no problem. That however is partly because I follow (as you're
> advised to do) the freebsd-current mailing list.

Yes, that was the answer I wanted :) Well, I've been in Gentoo for almost
a year so probably I will manage and join the mailing list a.s.a.p.
Thanks :)



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