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From: Sven Heinicke (svenresearch.nj.nec.com)
Date: Tue Jan 30 2001 - 09:19:23 CST

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    >
    > Hi,
    >
    > I need a bit of advice concerning the automatic application
    > updater called Mandrake Update:
    >
    > 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.
    >

    I would suggest that if there is a package you don't know what it is,
    figure out what it is. And if you don't need it remove it rather then
    update it. If something you need needs it, then update it.

           Sven