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Jarkod
Jan 14, 2015Guide
Using aptitude to update OS6
Is it safe to use the Debian internal update mechanism, i.e. aptitude to update the system or should I wait for the offcial OS6 releases? Some packets are updated much faster by Debian than by Netgear...
Jarkod
Jan 15, 2015Guide
I agree many people here aren't familiar with linux, especially its command line and that's why I suggested those two buttons in the web UI. But I can't agree betas can be considered as security updates. They aren't meant to be ones.
Using commands to install updates would require ssh or a special field in the web UI to enter them and execute, i.e. something similar to what the alternative routers firmware - ddwrt or tomato - have: an input filed where one can enter a command and an 'execute' button to send them for execution. In my opinion, it'd be too confusing for unexperienced users. The simple 'check for updates' button would do; then a pop-up window listing the available updates and 'yes' and 'no' buttons to answer the question whether to install the updates or not.
Using commands to install updates would require ssh or a special field in the web UI to enter them and execute, i.e. something similar to what the alternative routers firmware - ddwrt or tomato - have: an input filed where one can enter a command and an 'execute' button to send them for execution. In my opinion, it'd be too confusing for unexperienced users. The simple 'check for updates' button would do; then a pop-up window listing the available updates and 'yes' and 'no' buttons to answer the question whether to install the updates or not.
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