In your package manager you should add a security update site from the list. Note some sites are rather better than others. I use sunite.se which I find reliable. It takes a LONG time for the databases to synchronize (about 5 mins) so do not worry if nothing seems to happen. Once you have done that then pressing the 'Update' button will give you a list of security/bug fix/enhancement upgrades released by Mandrake for the 8.1 release. DO NOT upgrade your kernel using this method even if you see it in the list. There is a procedure for kernel upgrade on the Mandrake site.
For upgrades which are not issued as a Mandrake update advisory such as the Evolution you mention then you could add a 'Cooker' source into your software Manager which will then show you ALL upgraded packages. I do not recommend that however because there will be literally hundreds of them, and some will not work because they have bugs, while others will have many dependencies which will cause you grief as a newbie. A better solution is to browse www.rpmfind.net for packages you are interested in. If you use konqueror then you can install a package simply by clicking on it. If there are dependencies you will be informed and the upgrade will be terminated. Many packages you see will be Cooker ones, which may have too many dependencies for your taste. In this case try looking at some other sites where you may find upgraded packages especially built for the 8.1 libraries. One of my favourites is Texstar's site at www.pclinuxonline.com Tex builds RPM's of applications and puts them up on his Eastwind ftp site. They are first class and will always work with a standard 8.1 system. HTH derek On Monday 14 January 2002 04:19, Chris Heisel wrote: > I just got Mandrake 8.1 installed as my first introduction to Linux. > > I launched the Package Manager and I wanted to update or install some more > packages (I think there's a new version of Evolution out). > > What are some good URL sources to give the program for updates and new > software. > > Thanks, > > Chris Heisel > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 1/11/2002 > > > _________________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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