>Don't know if the kernel upgrade specifically address anything to do with
>the unmounting bug (i have my doubts as all i updated were the init scripts
>and then the problem went away), but it's certainly not true to say everyone
>should upgrade the kernel because of the security bug.
>
>I don't have a modem in my PC - i have a laptop running W98 for work, and
>use that instead. Therefore, as the Linux box is never connected to anyone
>except itself, this means no security threat !!
>
True.. if your not using the linux box to connect to ANYTHING then there is
nothing to worry about security wise..
>
>Okay, i haven't read the updates page - but didn't the unmount problem go
>away after just upgrading the initscripts ??
>
>
Actually I have not shut it down since I have updated Martin.. LOL! So I
dont know yet. ;o)
James
