One of the many features I'm greatly looking forward to in 10.2 is the opensuse-updater (zen-updater replacement for KDE users). See more here: http://en.opensuse.org/KDE_Updater_Applet It's not yet in factory but it's possible to test it in alpha4 nevertheless, here's how. 1) Install it You can install an rpm supplied by Duncan Mac-Vivar: http://software.opensuse.org/download/home:/dmacvicar/SUSE_Linux_10.1/ The rpm is for 10.1 but works just fine on alpha4. Or you can install from the tarball provided if you feel like it: https://developer.berlios.de/project/showfiles.php?group_id=6791 2) Tweak some settings Before you can test it you need to change a few things. Give the user superuser privileges: # rug ua <username> then +superuser Then <enter> to exit 3) Start the applet Currently starts with the command (using the RPM): SUSEUpdater 4) Enable tcp Click the systray icon -> click Add/remove servers -> click Advanced options -> set TCP "on" -> close the options window and reopen it Now you should be ready to update your alpha using this nice updater. Here's a screenshot of it running on my alpha4 install: http://www.linuxin.dk/eyecandy/2160_2.jpg So far there's only a zmd backend - but backends for zypp and smart are planned. I'm sure Narayan will welcome any feedback and (coding) contributions he can get. I only wish I could do more to support this project. Write to: narayannewton [at] users.berlios.de --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-factory+help@opensuse.org