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>C.5. Prepare <SPAN
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>We now need to add the latest updates to the distributed
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software. This is done to avoid the machine being compromised
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immediately following the upgrade.</P
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>Adding the updates is essential for <SPAN
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>Merge these updates into the copy of the distribution. For
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each updated <SPAN
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