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would lesser rpm be of any concerns from security point of view?
Thanks for the reply..appreciate it.
I hope you understand my previous reply was 'Tongue in cheek' On a serious note, I don't see how there can be any security issues for removing unused rpms from your system. Maybe we should clear up what you mean by 'lesser rpm'. Are you talking about:
a) Removal of your own locally stored rpms?
b) Removal of rpms downloaded and stored locally by your package manager?
c) Rpms installed that you don't use and would like to remove?
Distribution: Ubuntu, Debian, Various using VMWare
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On a server, you should try to remove any programs and services that are not required. For example, you don't need sendmail if you are not running mail. This will improve performance.
Do you mean to compile from source as opposed to using your chosen distribution's package manager? If so, I would recommend using the package manager. This way, security updates, etc are easy to install. You can keep your system up to date more easily. If you compile from source, it can be difficult to keep track of and install updates. Also, using the package manager reduces the risk of broken packages and keeps your system consistent.
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