Re: tripwire not in FC1?

From: A.J. Bonnema (abonnema_at_xs4all.nl)
Date: 05/08/04

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    neil wrote:
    >
    >
    > abonnema@xs4all.nl wrote:
    >> I still think it would be quite useful: what could replace tripwire
    >> i.e. has the same functionality?
    >>
    >> Guus.
    >
    > although not identical - the RPM verification feature can tell you what
    > file(s) from a particular package have changed since installation. Use:
    >
    > RPM -Va
    >
    > to run this check against the entire install. Of course, this is only
    > useful if you are installing everything via RPM. But if you're anal
    > about security, this is probably what you do anyway.
    >
    > neil

    Neil, thank you: I didn't know I could do this. Even though I sometimes
    install non-rpm-packages, I would like to know what changed in the
    installed files.

    I *really* love (the people on) this list...

    Guus.

    p.s. I assume 'being anal' about something means: gravely concerned or
    paranoid? 

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