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In article <273@cjg2.win-uk.net>, alan@cjg2.win-uk.net (Alan Talbot) wrote:
>
>We look after several networks, mostly novell. My boss's approach to
>applying patches and fixes is "If it works, dont fix it", and he
>doesn't believe in applying any unless they are to cure specific
>problems with a particular network. His argument is that the patches
>can introduce further problems and you risk screwing up a working
>network by altering it.
>
>I'm not entirely convinced by this argument and I would be
>interested to hear what others think. 

Novell's official statement is, "apply all the patches."  To paraphrase; if you 
have a problem and you need support, the first thingthey ask is, "have you 
applied all the patches?"  If your answer is "no," their answer is, "do it and 
if it's still doesn't work, please call again.  Bye!"

They say that each patch has been developed in response to an identified 
problem, and that even if you have not /yet/ experienced that problem, there is 
no assurance that you will not; that the patches will fix whatever it was that 
causes the known problem(s); and that, basically, not using them is like driving 
a car that has been recalled without taking it in for the fix.

I use 'em.


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