* Ignoramus2031 peremptorily fired off this memo:
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> I am administering linux installed on approximately 20 machines (home
> and work). Out of them about 16 are Ubuntu. One experiences periodic
> freezes (once a week), and that one runs Ubuntu Hardy. I have
> approximately 7 or so more Ubuntu Hardy machines (desktops and
> laptops) and they do not freeze, in the last 2 months or so at least.
>
> Everything running Gutsy is totally rock solid. However, I feel that
> installing Hardy on anything where big money is at stake, is premature
> at this point.[/color]

Could be. Just make sure you actually diagnose the problem.
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> I try to make sure that these Gutsy machines are upgradeable. I have a
> feeling that Hardy is improving and in several months I will start
> deploying it to some production servers.
>
> Somewhat contrary to this, I installed Hardy on my replacement
> personal webserver a while ago and it seems to be in good shape, I
> will take it to the data center soon.[/color]

All too many problem-threads found on the internet consist of various
blind men making stabs at guessing the problem, and offering
superstitious advice such as "switch distros" or "reinstall Windows".

Both operating systems have many diagnostic tools. Everyone who cares
about system maintenance should try to learn to use them.

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