openssh 3.7.1p1 needs a patch to compile against openssl-0.9.7a

[Patrick Larkin]

Clint -

Thanks for the GREAT info.  I suppose this doesn't work if I installed 
something myself from source code?  (mysql)



On Wednesday, October 1, 2003, at 11:14 AM, Clinton MacDonald wrote:

> Patrick:
>
> On Wednesday, October 1, 2003, at 09:49  AM, Patrick Larkin wrote:
>> Can someone fill me in exactly how to update my version of OpenSSH?
>
> Now is a good time to check out Yellow Dog's "yum" system for updates 
> and installations:
>
> <http://www.yellowdoglinux.com/support/solutions/ydl_general/yum.shtml>
>
> According to this page, openssh updates are available from September 
> 17, 2003:
>
> <http://www.yellowdoglinux.com/resources/errata/YDU-20030917-1.txt>
>
> (Note: this page erroneously instructs you to update via "yum update 
> xpdf," whereas the correct command must almost certainly be "yum 
> update openssh.")
>
> Keep your eye on this page for further updates:
>
> <http://www.yellowdoglinux.com/resources/errata_ydl30.shtml>
>
> Note: for the following instructions, I am assuming that the correct 
> name for the openssh package is "openssh" -- unfortunately, I am not 
> at my YDL machine to check this. :-(
>
> [1] Make sure you are dialed in (if you are on a modem) or logged in 
> (if you are on a high-speed connection).
>
> [2] Set yourself up as a superuser/root ("su").
>
> [3] Type "yum info openssh" (without the quotes). It should return 
> information on which version of openssh you have installed. If you are 
> up-to-date, then you are finished!
>
> [4] Otherwise, type "yum update openssh". If Terra Soft has already 
> updated their versions of openssh to incorporate the security fixes, 
> then all sorts of stuff should happen at this point; be patient. If 
> not, then try again in a week or so.
>
> Te deum!
>
> Best wishes,
> Clint
>
> -- 
> Dr. Clinton C. MacDonald | <mailto:clint DOT macdonald AT sbcglobal 
> DOT net>
>
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Patrick Larkin
Bethlehem Area School District