I recommend at least updating all packages that are tagged as "security"
updates (see the Type column in MandrakeUpdate). There is no reason to keep
known exploits alive - read about the Ramen worm if you're not sure about
this. The exploits that made that fiasco possible are quite old.

There is a whole lot of merit to the philosophy that recommends removing
things you don't use. If your system is compromised, why assure the hacker
that all of their favorite tools are already loaded?

On Tuesday 30 January 2001 06:15, R Cent wrote:
> Do most users update ALL the applications that appear in the
> updater window or are they selective, only choosing the updates
> for applications they use? I am reserved about updating things
> I don't use for fear that I'll spoil my Linux installation with
> a non-essential update. Please advise.

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