[CentOS] Advise on RPM vs. Compiling source

> Hi,
>
> Need some advice on installing postfix in CentOS4.
> Which is better, installing by yum or rpm -i or by
> compiling from source code? What are the advantages
> and/or disadvantages of each. Thanks.
>
> junji
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with  yum  you will have the  security updates for the current postfix
version

if you compile from source  you'll need to keep up  with the security
releases and  patch or  recompile  the new versions


Leonel