Ubuntu versions

[kristian.hermansen-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org (Kristian Hermansen)]

On 6/18/07, Tom Metro <blu-5a1Jt6qxUNc at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> OK, thanks for the clarification. I guess the exception here is the LTS
> version, which by its "long term" nature, at any given moment, may be
> based on a version that's one or more releases old.

RIght.  Well, a certain release may be labeled as LTS.  Ubuntu Dapper
6.06 is the only release thus far.  The next will probably be Ubuntu
?????? 9.04...

> I wouldn't recommend a GUI on a server either, but David has previously
> explained that his main machine needs to be a compromise of desktop and
> server. My suggestion of using a VM for the server portion would have to
> be combined with (preferably hardware) firewall rules that permit only
> the server VM to receive inbound connections from the WAN. It also is
> far more practical to run SELinux with highly restrictive rules on a VM
> that has only a few specific functions, rather than on a general purpose
> desktop.

Good point.  Yes, it is better to isolate a server's functionality
from a security mindset...
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Kristian Hermansen

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