[opensuse] Updating software via update sources?
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I am interested in updating at least 2 items of software that have not been updated significantly by the ftp.skynet.be update source since I installed. Software I would like to update is Thunderbird, Firefox, and OOo. I currently have version 2.0.4 of OOo and version 1.5.0.10 of Thunderbird. My Firefox version is sitting at 2.0.0.2. The reason I would like to update is to take advantage of additional features ie Base in OOo as well as the additional security and functionality of the updated Firefox and TB versions., To maintain my rpm db and ease of use of the software management tools of Yast, I thought that I might just need to add additional update source path/s. When the opensuseupdater checks for updates, it will identify that there are new files available and let me download and install them via Yast. Are there update sources specifically for the software I want to update ie in RPM format or is there a more general all inclusive OpenSUSE RPM update source? Or should I just bite te bullet and learn to install tar.gz files and resolve their dependancies. I really would prefer just adding update sources and using opensuseupdater/Yast though. TIA Hylton -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
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Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC) wrote:
Software I would like to update is Thunderbird, Firefox, and OOo.
these applications have very convenient native installers (from the own site), so no real need to go through openSUSE for them jdd -- http://www.dodin.net Lucien Dodin, inventeur http://lucien.dodin.net/index.shtml -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
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On Wed, Apr 18, 2007 at 06:59:27PM +0200, jdd wrote:
Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC) wrote:
Software I would like to update is Thunderbird, Firefox, and OOo.
these applications have very convenient native installers (from the own site), so no real need to go through openSUSE for them
Thunderbird is 1.5.0.10 in our update repositories. Firefox will be updated to 2.0.0.4 once this version arrives (2.0.0.3 just had too minimal changes to warrant an update). And for OOo we do not upgrade major versions for 1 release. All of the above have openSUSE buildservice repos however, but you can just stay with the supported packages if you do not really need the newest ones. Ciao, Marcus -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
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* jdd
Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC) wrote:
Software I would like to update is Thunderbird, Firefox, and OOo.
these applications have very convenient native installers (from the own site), so no real need to go through openSUSE for them
BETTER to go to openSUSE buildservice for the updates, then we will not have nearly as many questions about particular changes suseusers have applied that are not available or "don't work" the same. Brings to mind the very long threads about the "Reply-to-List" function no being available on thunderburd mailer..... -- Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA HOG # US1244711 http://wahoo.no-ip.org Photo Album: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/gallery2 OpenSUSE Linux http://en.opensuse.org/ Registered Linux User #207535 @ http://counter.li.org -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
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Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* jdd
[04-18-07 13:01]: Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC) wrote:
Software I would like to update is Thunderbird, Firefox, and OOo.
these applications have very convenient native installers (from the own site), so no real need to go through openSUSE for them
BETTER to go to openSUSE buildservice for the updates, then we will not have nearly as many questions about particular changes suseusers have applied that are not available or "don't work" the same. Brings to mind the very long threads about the "Reply-to-List" function no being available on thunderburd mailer.....
All the latest Firebird and Thunderbird: http://software.opensuse.org/download/mozilla/openSUSE_10.2/x86_64/ For Yast use: http://software.opensuse.org/download/mozilla/openSUSE_10.2/ - - (o:]>*HUGGLES*<[:o) Billie Walsh The three best words in the English Language: "I LOVE YOU" Pass them on! -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
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Billie Erin Walsh wrote:
Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* jdd
[04-18-07 13:01]: Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC) wrote:
Software I would like to update is Thunderbird, Firefox, and OOo.
these applications have very convenient native installers (from the own site), so no real need to go through openSUSE for them
BETTER to go to openSUSE buildservice for the updates, then we will not have nearly as many questions about particular changes suseusers have applied that are not available or "don't work" the same. Brings to mind the very long threads about the "Reply-to-List" function no being available on thunderburd mailer.....
All the latest Firebird and Thunderbird:
http://software.opensuse.org/download/mozilla/openSUSE_10.2/x86_64/
For Yast use:
http://software.opensuse.org/download/mozilla/openSUSE_10.2/
Tnx Billie, for te above. I viewed them and decided initially to add the Yast one to my update sources but when it told me it couldn't verify the sender/file, I decided to take Marcus' advice and wait until the newer versions are released so that opensuseupdater can pick up the updates. Wish they would release updates major updates though ie OOo. Regards Hylton -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
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Billie Erin Walsh
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Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC)
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jdd
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Marcus Meissner
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Patrick Shanahan