On Dec 20, 2007 11:17 PM, Kevin J. Cummings <cummings@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > "Rahul Tidke" wrote: > > Hello! > > I have been using fedora core 6 in production since its launch, I have > > applied all the software and kernel updates till data using software > > updater. As redhat/fedora announced its (core 6) end of life; I am doubtful > > about continuing its use in future?? > > I am satisfied with the performance so far, iptables and selinux > > (enforcing/targeted) are configured properly. > > My question is > > > > 1) Shall I continue using this version or shall I upgrade to Fedora 8?? > > This is the usually recommended path. I plan to upgrade my .i686.fc6 > laptop to .x86_64.fc8 just as soon as I finish sorting out all of my > server issues from its fc5->fc8 upgrade. > > > 2) What actually end of life means?? > > It means that RedHat will no longer be providing any more updates of any > of the .fc6 RPMs. You are stuck with what you have. It's means that the COMMUNITY will no longer provide updates -- Fedora 7 : sipping some of that moonshine ( www.pembo13.com )