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OpenBSD 4.6 Released

written by Ruan
at 3:12 pm
on October 20, 2009
in Open Source, Security, Technology
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The release of OpenBSD 4.6 was released on Sunday. Highlights of the new release include:

  • Simplified installation process.
  • Improved documentation and man pages.
  • New versions of packages in ports (package management system). Over 5800 packages in total.
  • Hardware driver updates: sensors, chipsets, video devices etc. New drivers, functionality and reliability updates.
  • Network stack updates: stricter default settings. Wired interfaces are now preferred over wireless ones.
  • Firewall changes: enabled by default, stricter checking of package formats.
  • Routing daemon updates: mainly BGP daemon updates, fixes few bugs.
  • New more secure smtpd (mail server).New OpenSSH released (5.3).

Grab a CD set or download from a mirror, and please support the project


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Ruan is a resolute technophile that is currently devoted to the professional practice of Information Technology Management. In his free time Ruan pursues various interests including the study of Information Security practices and the exploration of visual culture through contemporary photography and communication design.


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