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On 17/12/11 18:12, Simon Waters wrote: > On 17/12/11 18:00, Neil Winchurst wrote: >> >> Apropos my original question, now that I have replaced the sun versions >> as recommended, I see that the sun versions are still showing in >> synaptic as installed. Would it be a sensible idea to remove them or >> just ignore them? > > There is no benefit in having software you aren't going to use > installed, but there are downsides. More downsides if it has known and > exploitable security weaknesses - so I'd opt for removing. > Thanks. Job done. Neil -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq