[NTLUG:Discuss] Debian advice

[severian@pobox.com]

Howdy,
   Thanks for the note.  It looks like I should try testing.  The upgrade 
to unstable failed when it got to downloading the MS fonts.  I reinstalled 
Libranet and started the upgrade again tonight.  This time I manually 
downloaded the fonts (embedded in the executables) and I'll point to that 
directory when I go back in the morning.  Based on your note, I'll probably 
start the whole thing over again and just do the upgrade to testing. 
Although if the upgrade to unstable looks good, I may use it for a few days 
first.  The main things this system will be used for are web browsing, 
Samba server, PostgreSQL server and maybe a VPN server.  Because the later 
one implies a static IP and exposure to the outside of our firewall, I do 
have to be concerned about security.  I am trying to decide if that VPN 
needs to be on its own machine, but it sure would be convenient to have it 
on the machine on my desk.
Good day,
Ralph

In response to the welcome remarks of juice at airmail.net at 03:50 AM 8/6/03 
-0500:

>You could also, depending on time and willingness, use the latest snapshot
>of testing instead of the stable distribution. It's not so closely watched
>by the security people but has newer stuff in it. And you won't get the
>support offered by libranet. I'm only guessing they won't provide any
>support for that. :)