FreeBSD Production Release ISO images

[Josh Carroll]

> I'm wondering if the FreeBSD 6.2 Production Release ISO images get
> updated periodically when there are important patches, or is it better
> to download the latest snapshot to save the trouble of updating
> everything after installing?

No, the ISOs remain the same as when the release happens. You can use
freebsd-update or csup /usr/src after installation to get updated.

The snapshots are of 6-STABLE, so you wouldn't want to use that if you
want -RELEASE.

Josh