Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Saturday 29 Nov 2003 3:31 am, Kaj Haulrich wrote: On Saturday 29 November 2003 02:23, Lee Wiggers wrote: snip I gave a set of CD's to a friend once. The problem, I've learned, is that you are then his only source of assistance. I've already been married 4 times, and prefer women as my prime source of aggravation. /snip Same here, Lee. The solution : Give the set of CD's to a FEMALE. Kaj Haulrich. Female slavery was outlawed a long time ago g Anne -- Registered Linux User No.293302 Have you visited http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org yet? Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
Kaj Haulrich wrote: On Friday 28 November 2003 23:53, Derek Jennings wrote: snip The advantage is that I do not have to explain how to put the CD sources back again ;-) /snip Which brings up a rather naive question : Let's say a newbie leaves his original CD sources as is and then decides to add some more, following your excellent advice, Derek. Then, being on the easy urpmi- site, he/she -accidentally defines main once again, this time from some mirror on the net. Now, our newbie has two sources for main. What happens ? - Will urpmi get confused ? - Or just spit out a message like : you idiot, why bother me with two identical sources, waisting my time ? - Do you want to shuffle CD's or watch the blinkenlights on your modem ? Kaj Haulrich. See attached snapshot for how I've got my urpmi sources listed - I have the 2 official CDs from Mandrake, some online sources, and the 3 CDs from Linux Format mag. Only the online source for 'main' is labelled as 'main', the CD sources have different labels. So far, urpmi seems to have worked intelligently and checked the CD sources first, only going to the online sources if I'm trying to get a package that isn't on any of the CDs. Margot inline: snapshot4.pngWant to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
Lee Wiggers wrote: On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 01:52:20 + Kaj Haulrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Saturday 29 November 2003 00:32, Lee Wiggers wrote: snip Hey, I've tried every wrong way to do all this stuff. Way back in 8.2 as I recall, everything listed twice in gurpmi, anyway. Just assumed I needed reinforcements maybe? /snip Maybe. Didn't seem to do any harm, though. After 9.0, the first thing I did was to remove the CD sources what with having broadband. Nevertheless, I constantly order my Powerpack CD's from Mandrake. Being no big X-mas fanatic, they come in quite handy at yuletide as gifts for Microsoft-geeks. Teaches them something about Darwinism. Kaj Haulrich. I gave a set of CD's to a friend once. The problem, I've learned, is that you are then his only source of assistance. I've already been married 4 times, and prefer women as my prime source of aggravation. Lee Married 4 times? Don't you ever LEARN from your mistakes? ;-) Margot (married and divorced only twice so far...) Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
Onsnip I gave a set of CD's to a friend once. The problem, I've learned, is that you are then his only source of assistance. I've already been married 4 times, and prefer women as my prime source of aggravation. Lee Married 4 times? Don't you ever LEARN from your mistakes? ;-) Margot (married and divorced only twice so far...) It's like bashing your head against the wallIt feels so good when you quit. Lee -- User #223705 Linux Counter, http://counter.li.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 01:13:41 + Kaj Haulrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let's say a newbie leaves his original CD sources as is and then decides to add some more, following your excellent advice, Derek. Then, being on the easy urpmi- site, he/she -accidentally defines main once again, this time from some mirror on the net. Now, our newbie has two sources for main. It won't let you have two sources named the same. It will prompt you, IIRC, to use urpmi.removemedia 1st. -- JoeHill ++ ICQ # 280779813 Registered Linux user #282046 Homepage: www.orderinchaos.org +++ The free communication of ideas and opinions is one of the most precious of the rights of man.-- Declaration of the Rights of Man Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Saturday 29 November 2003 02:23 am, Lee Wiggers wrote: On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 01:52:20 + Kaj Haulrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Saturday 29 November 2003 00:32, Lee Wiggers wrote: snip Hey, I've tried every wrong way to do all this stuff. Way back in 8.2 as I recall, everything listed twice in gurpmi, anyway. Just assumed I needed reinforcements maybe? /snip Maybe. Didn't seem to do any harm, though. After 9.0, the first thing I did was to remove the CD sources what with having broadband. Nevertheless, I constantly order my Powerpack CD's from Mandrake. Being no big X-mas fanatic, they come in quite handy at yuletide as gifts for Microsoft-geeks. Teaches them something about Darwinism. Kaj Haulrich. I gave a set of CD's to a friend once. The problem, I've learned, is that you are then his only source of assistance. I've already been married 4 times, and prefer women as my prime source of aggravation. Lee I alway type up an install directions; get ice in glass, pour soda, order pizza with 2 toppings, call girlfriend and arrange company in 45 min, turn on computer, f1 (or del) to setup bios to start from cdrom first, insert cd labeled cd1-install, reboot computer to start with disk in drive, follow and read all instructions, consider the choice expert' to be the equal of 'customize' in winblows, for any questions e-mail; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]', and you will get an opinion even quicker than trying to contact me. after Pizza arrives, be sure to check computer to insert other cds as requested. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Saturday 29 November 2003 02:03, Derek Jennings wrote: On Saturday 29 Nov 2003 1:13 am, Kaj Haulrich wrote: On Friday 28 November 2003 23:53, Derek Jennings wrote: snip The advantage is that I do not have to explain how to put the CD sources back again ;-) /snip Which brings up a rather naive question : Let's say a newbie leaves his original CD sources as is and then decides to add some more, following your excellent advice, Derek. Then, being on the easy urpmi- site, he/she -accidentally defines main once again, this time from some mirror on the net. Now, our newbie has two sources for main. What happens ? - Will urpmi get confused ? - Or just spit out a message like : you idiot, why bother me with two identical sources, waisting my time ? - Do you want to shuffle CD's or watch the blinkenlights on your modem ? Kaj Haulrich. I don't know. Want to try it and tell us? At a guess I would say it would prefer the CD sources. In 9.1 it just showed double entries (usually with different version numbers) in 9.2 I'm not sure. It will offer a choice when it (urpmi) stumbles on a few options. On my laptop I just uncheck the CD sources when it's hooked up on a LAN with an internet connection while on the road (with only gsm connection) I use the CD's and uncheck the others. On my desktop I've copied the CD's to HD and use those. I didn't remove the CD-sources, just unchecked them. Of course your question is actually rhetorical since the CDs and 'main' are not actually identical. 'Main' contains the kernel-source package which is not on the CDs. (Although it is superceded by the one in 'updates' ) derek -- Registered Linux User #197998 FSF Associate Member #901 ICQ #146191606 Mandrake HowTo's more: http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 15:05:56 +0100 H.J.Bathoorn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On my desktop I've copied the CD's to HD and use those. I didn't remove the CD-sources, just unchecked them. I already knew about the copying CD's to HD idea (thanks to our old friend SK), but unchecking them in MCC, now that's a cool idea! Thanks! -- JoeHill ++ ICQ # 280779813 Registered Linux user #282046 Homepage: www.orderinchaos.org +++ There are three side effects of acid: enhanced long-term memory, decreased short-term memory, and I forget the third.-- Timothy Leary Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Friday 28 November 2003 11:52 pm, et wrote: On Saturday 29 November 2003 02:23 am, Lee Wiggers wrote: On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 01:52:20 + Kaj Haulrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Saturday 29 November 2003 00:32, Lee Wiggers wrote: snip . Lee I alway type up an install directions; get ice in glass, pour soda, order pizza with 2 toppings, call girlfriend Ok what's her # ;-) -- The Pen may be mightier than the Sword, But a Glock beats a Bic every time Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update/urpmi.setup?
Hi again Derek.
On Fri, 2003-11-28 at 17:51, Derek Jennings wrote:
te in Linux is mouse highlight/wheel click
Note: If you do not want to use the command line install the urpmi.update
package from your CDs using the Mandrake Software manager.
Then run urpmi.update and a nice little GUI will guide you through adding
sources.
Drat. I should have said 'urpmi.setup'
Sorry
derek
I installed urpmi.setup but can find no way to run it. I tried typing it
into a run field and I get the message unknown host, urpmi.setup.
I found it listed in /usr/sbin following installation so I assume it is
installed. The info on the icon there says it is a pearl program but I
can find no way of running it.
Should it have been added to my desktop or menu?
In any event, how do I go about running urpmi.setup once it's installed?
Thanks again!
LTR }}:{(
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Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update/urpmi.setup?
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Saturday 29 November 2003 7:57 pm, Langsley T Russell wrote:
Hi again Derek.
On Fri, 2003-11-28 at 17:51, Derek Jennings wrote:
te in Linux is mouse highlight/wheel click
Note: If you do not want to use the command line install the
urpmi.update package from your CDs using the Mandrake Software manager.
Then run urpmi.update and a nice little GUI will guide you through
adding sources.
Drat. I should have said 'urpmi.setup'
Sorry
derek
I installed urpmi.setup but can find no way to run it. I tried typing it
into a run field and I get the message unknown host, urpmi.setup.
I found it listed in /usr/sbin following installation so I assume it is
installed. The info on the icon there says it is a pearl program but I
can find no way of running it.
Should it have been added to my desktop or menu?
In any event, how do I go about running urpmi.setup once it's installed?
Thanks again!
LTR }}:{(
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
I thought the last time I installed this app for someone that it put an entry
in the menu, but I may be mistaken.
In a terminal, as super user:
urpmi.setup enter
should get you started.
Regards;
Charlie
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Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Friday 28 Nov 2003 10:30 pm, Langsley T Russell wrote:
Hi.
I'm running 9.2 and when I try to run the update from the control center
it tells me that I have at least one selected media but that they are
all disabled. When I go to the Software Media Manager as directed to
enable the media. They are all marked enabled. I've tried unchecking
them one at a time then rechecking them and trying again but I still get
the message, that they are all disabled. I've even done a couple of
reboots over a couple of days but I still get the same all
disabledmessage. What can I do to correct this and get my installation
of ML-9.2 updated with the latest patches??
TIA
LTR }}:{(
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Do you actually have an 'update' media defined?
Go here http://plf.zarb.org/~nanardon/index.php and follow the instructions to
add an 'update' media source. While you are there add a source for 'plf' and
'contrib' as well and you will be able to install 100's of cool extra
applications online.
Note: Do *not* do what it says about urpmi.removemedia -a or else you will
lose your CD sources.
Note: The web page will give you a command to copy and paste into a terminal
window. The window has to be a 'root' window. Type 'su' in a regular terminal
window to become root.
Copy/paste in Linux is mouse highlight/wheel click
Note: If you do not want to use the command line install the urpmi.update
package from your CDs using the Mandrake Software manager.
Then run urpmi.update and a nice little GUI will guide you through adding
sources.
HTH
derek
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Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
te in Linux is mouse highlight/wheel click Note: If you do not want to use the command line install the urpmi.update package from your CDs using the Mandrake Software manager. Then run urpmi.update and a nice little GUI will guide you through adding sources. Drat. I should have said 'urpmi.setup' Sorry derek -- -- www.jennings.homelinux.net http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 17:30:47 -0500
Langsley T Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi.
I'm running 9.2 and when I try to run the update from the control
center it tells me that I have at least one selected media but
that they are all disabled. When I go to the Software Media
Manager as directed to enable the media. They are all marked
enabled. I've tried unchecking them one at a time then rechecking
them and trying again but I still get the message, that they are
all disabled. I've even done a couple of reboots over a couple of
days but I still get the same all disabledmessage. What can I
do to correct this and get my installation of ML-9.2 updated with
the latest patches?? TIA
LTR }}:{(
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
1. su to root
2. type urpmi.removemedia -a
3. Go to http://plf.zarb.org/~nanardon/ and follow simple
instructions.
hth
Lee
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Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:44:05 +
Derek Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Friday 28 Nov 2003 10:30 pm, Langsley T Russell wrote:
Hi.
I'm running 9.2 and when I try to run the update from the
control center it tells me that I have at least one selected
media but that they are all disabled. When I go to the Software
Media Manager as directed to enable the media. They are all
marked enabled. I've tried unchecking them one at a time then
rechecking them and trying again but I still get the message,
that they are all disabled. I've even done a couple of reboots
over a couple of days but I still get the same all
disabledmessage. What can I do to correct this and get my
installation of ML-9.2 updated with the latest patches??
TIA
LTR }}:{(
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Do you actually have an 'update' media defined?
Go here http://plf.zarb.org/~nanardon/index.php and follow the
instructions to add an 'update' media source. While you are there
add a source for 'plf' and 'contrib' as well and you will be able
to install 100's of cool extra applications online.
Note: Do *not* do what it says about urpmi.removemedia -a or
else you will lose your CD sources.
Note: The web page will give you a command to copy and paste into
a terminal window. The window has to be a 'root' window. Type 'su'
in a regular terminal window to become root.
Copy/paste in Linux is mouse highlight/wheel click
Note: If you do not want to use the command line install the
urpmi.update package from your CDs using the Mandrake Software
manager. Then run urpmi.update and a nice little GUI will guide
you through adding sources.
HTH
derek
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Curious what the advantage of keeping the CD sources might be?
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Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
Lee Wiggers wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:44:05 +
Derek Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Friday 28 Nov 2003 10:30 pm, Langsley T Russell wrote:
Hi.
I'm running 9.2 and when I try to run the update from the
control center it tells me that I have at least one selected
media but that they are all disabled. When I go to the Software
Media Manager as directed to enable the media. They are all
marked enabled. I've tried unchecking them one at a time then
rechecking them and trying again but I still get the message,
that they are all disabled. I've even done a couple of reboots
over a couple of days but I still get the same all
disabledmessage. What can I do to correct this and get my
installation of ML-9.2 updated with the latest patches??
TIA
LTR }}:{(
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Do you actually have an 'update' media defined?
Go here http://plf.zarb.org/~nanardon/index.php and follow the
instructions to add an 'update' media source. While you are there
add a source for 'plf' and 'contrib' as well and you will be able
to install 100's of cool extra applications online.
Note: Do *not* do what it says about urpmi.removemedia -a or
else you will lose your CD sources.
Note: The web page will give you a command to copy and paste into
a terminal window. The window has to be a 'root' window. Type 'su'
in a regular terminal window to become root.
Copy/paste in Linux is mouse highlight/wheel click
Note: If you do not want to use the command line install the
urpmi.update package from your CDs using the Mandrake Software
manager. Then run urpmi.update and a nice little GUI will guide
you through adding sources.
HTH
derek
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http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org
Curious what the advantage of keeping the CD sources might be?
Lee
If you have broadband, probably no advantage at all...but if you're on a
slow dialup, and particularly if you're paying by the minute for your
connection, it is much faster (and cheaper!) to add packages from the CD
sources. That way, you only spend precious internet time downloading
packages that aren't on the CDs.
Margot
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Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 23:17:47 +
Margot [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Lee Wiggers wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:44:05 +
Derek Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Friday 28 Nov 2003 10:30 pm, Langsley T Russell wrote:
Hi.
I'm running 9.2 and when I try to run the update from the
control center it tells me that I have at least one selected
media but that they are all disabled. When I go to the Software
Media Manager as directed to enable the media. They are all
marked enabled. I've tried unchecking them one at a time then
rechecking them and trying again but I still get the message,
that they are all disabled. I've even done a couple of reboots
over a couple of days but I still get the same all
disabledmessage. What can I do to correct this and get my
installation of ML-9.2 updated with the latest patches??
TIA
LTR }}:{(
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Do you actually have an 'update' media defined?
Go here http://plf.zarb.org/~nanardon/index.php and follow the
instructions to add an 'update' media source. While you are
thereadd a source for 'plf' and 'contrib' as well and you will
be ableto install 100's of cool extra applications online.
Note: Do *not* do what it says about urpmi.removemedia -a or
else you will lose your CD sources.
Note: The web page will give you a command to copy and paste
intoa terminal window. The window has to be a 'root' window.
Type 'su'in a regular terminal window to become root.
Copy/paste in Linux is mouse highlight/wheel click
Note: If you do not want to use the command line install the
urpmi.update package from your CDs using the Mandrake Software
manager. Then run urpmi.update and a nice little GUI will guide
you through adding sources.
HTH
derek
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Curious what the advantage of keeping the CD sources might be?
Lee
If you have broadband, probably no advantage at all...but if
you're on a slow dialup, and particularly if you're paying by the
minute for your connection, it is much faster (and cheaper!) to
add packages from the CD sources. That way, you only spend
precious internet time downloading packages that aren't on the
CDs.
Margot
Thought about it after I put my foot in, as usual.
Thanks
Lee
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Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Friday 28 November 2003 23:00, Lee Wiggers wrote: snip Curious what the advantage of keeping the CD sources might be? /snip If you've got a fast connection : none . Kaj Haulrich. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Friday 28 Nov 2003 11:00 pm, Lee Wiggers wrote: SNIP Note: Do *not* do what it says about urpmi.removemedia -a or else you will lose your CD sources. Curious what the advantage of keeping the CD sources might be? Lee The advantage is that I do not have to explain how to put the CD sources back again ;-) In the last month we have had two posts from newbies who complained about losing their CD sources after executing this command. derek -- -- www.jennings.homelinux.net http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Friday 28 November 2003 23:53, Derek Jennings wrote: snip The advantage is that I do not have to explain how to put the CD sources back again ;-) /snip Which brings up a rather naive question : Let's say a newbie leaves his original CD sources as is and then decides to add some more, following your excellent advice, Derek. Then, being on the easy urpmi- site, he/she -accidentally defines main once again, this time from some mirror on the net. Now, our newbie has two sources for main. What happens ? - Will urpmi get confused ? - Or just spit out a message like : you idiot, why bother me with two identical sources, waisting my time ? - Do you want to shuffle CD's or watch the blinkenlights on your modem ? Kaj Haulrich. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 23:53:05 + Derek Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Friday 28 Nov 2003 11:00 pm, Lee Wiggers wrote: SNIP Note: Do *not* do what it says about urpmi.removemedia -a or else you will lose your CD sources. Curious what the advantage of keeping the CD sources might be? Lee The advantage is that I do not have to explain how to put the CD sources back again ;-) In the last month we have had two posts from newbies who complained about losing their CD sources after executing this command. derek -- -- www.jennings.homelinux.net http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org Now I got it! Lee -- User #223705 Linux Counter, http://counter.li.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 01:13:41 + Kaj Haulrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Friday 28 November 2003 23:53, Derek Jennings wrote: snip The advantage is that I do not have to explain how to put the CD sources back again ;-) /snip Which brings up a rather naive question : Let's say a newbie leaves his original CD sources as is and then decides to add some more, following your excellent advice, Derek. Then, being on the easy urpmi- site, he/she -accidentally defines main once again, this time from some mirror on the net. Now, our newbie has two sources for main. What happens ? - Will urpmi get confused ? - Or just spit out a message like : you idiot, why bother me with two identical sources, waisting my time ? - Do you want to shuffle CD's or watch the blinkenlights on your modem ? Kaj Haulrich. Hey, I've tried every wrong way to do all this stuff. Way back in 8.2 as I recall, everything listed twice in gurpmi, anyway. Just assumed I needed reinforcements maybe? Lee -- User #223705 Linux Counter, http://counter.li.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Saturday 29 November 2003 00:32, Lee Wiggers wrote: snip Hey, I've tried every wrong way to do all this stuff. Way back in 8.2 as I recall, everything listed twice in gurpmi, anyway. Just assumed I needed reinforcements maybe? /snip Maybe. Didn't seem to do any harm, though. After 9.0, the first thing I did was to remove the CD sources what with having broadband. Nevertheless, I constantly order my Powerpack CD's from Mandrake. Being no big X-mas fanatic, they come in quite handy at yuletide as gifts for Microsoft-geeks. Teaches them something about Darwinism. Kaj Haulrich. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Saturday 29 Nov 2003 1:13 am, Kaj Haulrich wrote: On Friday 28 November 2003 23:53, Derek Jennings wrote: snip The advantage is that I do not have to explain how to put the CD sources back again ;-) /snip Which brings up a rather naive question : Let's say a newbie leaves his original CD sources as is and then decides to add some more, following your excellent advice, Derek. Then, being on the easy urpmi- site, he/she -accidentally defines main once again, this time from some mirror on the net. Now, our newbie has two sources for main. What happens ? - Will urpmi get confused ? - Or just spit out a message like : you idiot, why bother me with two identical sources, waisting my time ? - Do you want to shuffle CD's or watch the blinkenlights on your modem ? Kaj Haulrich. I don't know. Want to try it and tell us? At a guess I would say it would prefer the CD sources. Of course your question is actually rhetorical since the CDs and 'main' are not actually identical. 'Main' contains the kernel-source package which is not on the CDs. (Although it is superceded by the one in 'updates' ) derek -- -- www.jennings.homelinux.net http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Update Doesn't Update
On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 01:52:20 + Kaj Haulrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Saturday 29 November 2003 00:32, Lee Wiggers wrote: snip Hey, I've tried every wrong way to do all this stuff. Way back in 8.2 as I recall, everything listed twice in gurpmi, anyway. Just assumed I needed reinforcements maybe? /snip Maybe. Didn't seem to do any harm, though. After 9.0, the first thing I did was to remove the CD sources what with having broadband. Nevertheless, I constantly order my Powerpack CD's from Mandrake. Being no big X-mas fanatic, they come in quite handy at yuletide as gifts for Microsoft-geeks. Teaches them something about Darwinism. Kaj Haulrich. I gave a set of CD's to a friend once. The problem, I've learned, is that you are then his only source of assistance. I've already been married 4 times, and prefer women as my prime source of aggravation. Lee -- User #223705 Linux Counter, http://counter.li.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
