Re: [Security-Discuss] mdv 2006 lifetime

Thanks for the answer Vincent. I'm waiting for an official answer
then, before doing any moves.
Keep in touch.

On 10/18/05, Vincent Danen <[email protected]> wrote:
> * Lucian <[email protected]> [2005-10-17 22:11:57 +0300]:
>
> > Does anyone know what is the product lifetime of Mandriva 2006? I'm
> > thinking of replacing CentOS on some production servers with mdv 2006,
> > but lifetime is essential and I dont see any info at
> > http://www.mandriva.com/security/productlifetime
>
> As soon as we know, you will know.  I'm trying to find this out myself.
>
> Right now, I'm assuming an 18mos lifecycle, just as with previous
> releases.  I assume this because we've not been told differently,
> however this may change due to the yearly release cycle now.  It's
> possible that desktop support may be 18mos with the extended 6mos base
> beyond that, or it could be 18mos of support for the whole thing.  It
> may even be 2 years.
>
> I wish I could give you something concrete, but I'd make any assumptions
> based on the typical lifetime cycle; 12mos desktop + 6mos base.
>
> Oh, and Bob, if you're planning on using LE2005 for your servers because
> 2006 is "missing stuff" (which it isn't) then you'll find when 2007 is
> out and you haven't upgraded, and 2007 is also "missing stuff" you may
> need to find someone to build your updates for you.  In which case you'd
> be better off using Corporate Server with has lots of "stuff" and is
> also supported for 5 years.
>
>
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