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diff --git a/chapter_17.xml b/chapter_17.xml index ea51ad7..d1dfddc 100644 --- a/chapter_17.xml +++ b/chapter_17.xml @@ -9,31 +9,32 @@ <title>The -stable Branch</title> <para> -Whenever a new version of Slackware is released, it continues to be -updated should a security vulnerability be found or a nasty bug begin -to rear its head. For that reason, it's important to keep up with all -the patches for your version of Slackware. We call this the -stable -branch. There is also a -current branch where frequent and intrusive -changes are made, but unless you're willing to work with a broken -computer and fix things on your own, we recommend you stick with --stable. +Whenever a new version of Slackware is released, the Slackware team will, +as needed, release updated packages to fix serious security vulnerabilities +and particularly nasty bugs. Therefore, it's important to keep up with all +of the patches for your version of Slackware, which is referred to as the +"-stable" branch. There is also a "-current" branch, which is where we do +our development work toward the next stable release (and as such, there are +often intrusive changes there), but unless you're willing to work with a +possibly broken system and are able to fix things on your own, we strongly +recommend that you stick with the "-stable" branch. </para> <para> -Since -stable updates aren't distributed on the disks, you'll need to -obtain them from the Internet. Many people and organizations offer -mirrors where you can download the entire Slackware tree, or just the -<filename>patches/</filename> directory in any number of ways. While -some mirrors offer web access, the most common ways of obtaining -updates are via ftp and rsync servers. The Slackware project maintains -a small list of known mirrors organized by country. If you're in doubt -as to what mirror to use, simply consult <ulink -url="http://www.slackware.com/getslack/">http://www.slackware.com/getslack/</ulink> -for suggestions. If you know a major university near you, there's a -good chance they offer a mirror of numerous open source projects, and -Slackware may be among them. The only real requirement for a mirror is -that it be complete, but it's best to use a mirror near where you live -to achieve the fastest transfer times and use the least amount of +Since -stable updates aren't distributed on the disks, you'll need to obtain +them from the Internet. Many people and organizations offer mirrors from +which you can download the entire Slackware tree (or only the +<filename>patches/</filename> directory) in any number of ways. While some +mirrors offer web access, the most common ways of obtaining updates are via +ftp and/or rsync servers. The Slackware project maintains a small list +(organized by country) of known mirrors. If you're unsure which mirror you +should use, simply consult +<ulink url="http://www.slackware.com/getslack/">http://www.slackware.com/getslack/</ulink> +for suggestions. If you have a major university near you, there's a good +chance that they offer a mirror of numerous open source projects, and +Slackware may be among them. The only real requirement for a mirror is that +it be complete, but usually it's best to use a mirror near where you live in +order to achieve the fastest transfer times and use the least amount of Internet resources. </para> |