How to install new packages from latest release

[irfaan]

Hi,

I am new bie to linux and i am using FC 9. My intention is to install
latest packages of FC11 release to FC9 despite of upgrading entire OS.
is their any way to do this .... I have tried doing installing ssh
package of FC11 release into FC9 OS but encountered with library
errors.

Any help !!!

Thanks,
Irfee

[salvachn]

Fedora 9 is unsupported now, better upgrade to 11 or if you wait a week, 12. A fresh install is always recommended, since there may be conflicts between libraries and numerous other discrepancies. However, if you wish to upgrade from 9, follow the instructions here:

http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/YumUpgradeFaq

[irfaan]

Thnks for reply,

To upgrade production server every time, makes system admin job difficult.
and if we need to just upgrade 1 or 2 server packages would save alot time.

[salvachn]

Part of the problem is that there are bugs fixed, security loopholes plugged and many features added every few days. This does not work like a Patch Tuesday every month, where you leave systems vulnerable for months, or sometimes years, like that ANI vulnerability on Windows. This is better, but quite difficult for server administrators. You can update Fedora every 13 months, as each release nears its EOL.

[leigh123linux]

Originally Posted by irfaan

Thnks for reply,

To upgrade production server every time, makes system admin job difficult.
and if we need to just upgrade 1 or 2 server packages would save alot time.

Don't use Fedora for a production server, try CentOS instead.

[salvachn]

I'm with Leigh's thoughts on that.

[irfaan]

Hi,


So , you mean to say that , my problem could resolve if I use centOS.
OR , upgrading only Packages is easy in CentOS......

[leigh123linux]

CentOS is supported for 5 years and has a smoother upgrade path.