Centos uses that version because tht is what RHEL uses..:) They backport the fixes so the version numbers do not always mean that much(except to programs that look at version numbers of course..<G>) Dave Augustus wrote: > Why is RH using such an outdated version of OpenSSL ? > > I understand that they may have back-ported the fix but I just tried > installing Net::SSLeay on a Centos 3.3 box and it wouldn't install, saying > that the openssl version was old and suggested I get 9.7b or later? > > How are you handling this problem? I am resorting to recompiling OpenSSL > 9.7d . > > Thanks, > Dave > _______________________________________________ > CentOS mailing list > CentOS@xxxxxxxxxxx > http://lists.caosity.org/mailman/listinfo/centos > . > -- My "Foundation" verse: Isa 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. -- carpe ductum -- "Grab the tape"