Upgrading openssh

Eric Crist ecrist at secure-computing.net
Thu Jun 17 14:55:04 PDT 2004


On Thursday 17 June 2004 10:41, Nagilum wrote:
> Hi Eric,
>
> The base version of openssh is updated frequently (especially if any
> vulnerabilities are discovered), so why bother with the port?
>
> Kind regards,
> Alex.
>
> Eric Crist wrote:
> >After figuring out perl (with the help of Matthew, I was wondering what
> > the proper way to install/upgrade openssh.  I assume it's to install from
> > ports, and somehow disable the installed, system version.
> >
> >What's the proper method?

Someone pointed out I was using an outdated version.  I just did a complete 
system upgrade the other day, so I assumed ports was the only way to go (I 
mean, look at the perl installation...)


-- 
Eric F Crist

Keep your pecker hard and your powder dry, and the world WILL turn.
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