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Archive for April 14th, 2010

Apply 100% of the important kernel security updates released by your Linux vendor without rebooting

Posted by John on 14th April 2010

Fascinating stuff, and free for Ubuntu ! http://www.ksplice.com/

What is Ksplice Uptrack? Ksplice Uptrack is a subscription service that lets you apply 100% of the important kernel security updates released by your Linux vendor without rebooting.

How it works :

  1. Your Linux vendor releases an update.
  2. Ksplice converts the update into a rebootless update.
  3. You download and install the update seamlessly, without rebooting.
  4. These updates can be completely automated if you desire.

Ksplice

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