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RE: [rhelv5-list] Removal of redhat-lsb package

Gerrard Geldenhuis

2008-03-04

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Removing the redhat-lsb base package does not actually delete anything
it is only a meta package.

Regards

> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhelv5-list-bounces@(protected)-
> bounces@(protected)
> Sent: 04 March 2008 14:12
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> Subject: Re: [rhelv5-list] Removal of redhat-lsb package
>
> The question is what do you gain by removing it? Are you also
> removing perl, gcc, sendmail and the like? Those are bigger worries if
> someone gets in.
>
> For me, it all comes down to what can I do to make the system (and the
> network) secure so that people don't get in - because once they do, it
> really doesn't matter what's installed. Many attackers/script kiddies/
> bad guys bring their own toolset - and those that don't aren't looking
> to go on a mad printing spree.
>
> Good luck!
>
> jef
>
> On Mar 4, 2008, at 8:45 AM, Gerrard Geldenhuis wrote:
>
> > Hmmm, that is the case at the moment, but I would rather not have it
> > all
> > then it only not running.
> >
> > Regards
>
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