Sylvanus A. Currie wrote:
I wish to install xsane but YaST2 does not show it. In fact it refuses to list any uninstalled packages.
I believe this topic was just discussed a few days ago. Subject: "Where are the programs". The connection with the CD or DVD player must have been lost. In Yast2, go to Software > Change source of installation, delete the installed media and try to add them again. You'll probably run into an error message like this: The source medium cannot be mounted. /dev/hdb: file or directory not found If that is the case, make sure that /dev/cdrom exists, and is a link to the installation medium, e.g. /dev/hdc or /dev/hdd. Then you should be able to add the CD or DVD player in "Change source of installation". If you're interested in an explanation, it can be found in the installed Support Database, keyword 'Installation source', subject 'Package Installation from the CD with YaST2 Not Possible'. SH