Chapter 16 . Running Mandriva 429 . Upgrades The (Web server version)
Chapter 16 . Running Mandriva 429 . Upgrades The only constant thing is change. Very clich , but in the world of software development, it is very true. The DrakX installer supports an upgrade path to bring older installs up to snuff with the newest release. You can try out the DrakX installer in the walk-through included in this chapter. RPM Package Management with RPMDrake Adding software to and removing software from your Linux installation should not be a time-consuming chore. RPMDrake provides an intuitive graphical interface for managing installed software. You can easily see what is installed and add or remove packages as needed. Once you open RPMDrake, there are a few things you should know: . You can configure your list of sources by invoking the Define Sources feature. This enables you to specify the location of installable packages, which could be local network locations, CD-ROM media, or HTTP/FTP archives of installation packages. There is a List of Mirrors option that you can refresh to make sure you re ready to get access to the latest security and system updates. . Using the Mandriva Update button is probably the easiest way to maintain your system because it automatically downloads and installs updates for your system when you initiate the updates. . You need the root password when installing packages. RPMDrake prompts you for it as needed. . RPMDrake offers improved upgrade support. You can use it to scan for software updates, download them, and offer them in the list of installable programs for the user to select. RPMDrake supports a search feature that enables you to use a variety of criteria to search for desired software within configured sources. You can search by package name, or you can search based on a description. Either way, once you find the package you want, simply select the target package and use the Install/Remove button to get going. But what if you just want to remove software? This is a very straightforward process as well. Locate the package you want to remove under the Installed Applications tab. Select it, and click the Install/Remove button. The package, along with any that depend on it, is removed from the system. (You may also choose not to remove the dependent packages.) Mandriva Control Center The Mandriva Control Center (MCC), also called DrakConf, provides an intuitive and accessible means of configuring various system resources. You can use this tool to add new hardware, configure installed applications, add or remove applications (by invoking RPMDrake), and change the configuration of your existing hardware.
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