> It seems that someone (or myself ;)), have deleted the source
> (ftp (CD)) from the sources information on rpmdrake, can you tell me how to
> get it back so that then I can see what programs I have installed on my hard
> drive.
>
> I really appreciate this or else I won't be able to do easy upgrade via
> Software Manager.
Open an xterm, su to root and run
rpm --rebuilddb
That should rebuild the installed base of RPMS for you
> PS I keep on getting this Security Updates notices via email from Mandrake
> but when I check via Mandrake Update they're not there. Does it take a
> couple days for them to be posted or how long is the average time, or am I
> doing something wrong here?
Perhaps you should try a refresh of the info on the system. If something like
that is possible.
> PPS Regarding Mandrake Update, is there anyway to do more than one update
> site, as one might lag and I want to switch to a faster one,
> any ideas?
Sorry, I don't know.
Good luck!
Paul
