В Sat, 5 Oct 2013 17:37:12 +0530 AP пишет:

But one doubt is that in openSUSE 12.2 (which I have installed), when I updated from Yast (after entering the root password), I was able to udpate the system and it more required any change (since it was fully updated to the latest). I opened the terminal and typed 'su' and became root. Now I typed 'zypper up' and a wonder, it was saying around 126 MBs of updation required. What this update was about which Yast was not able to do?

YOU shows only patches, while "zypper up" shows also newer RPM versions in configured repositories. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org

On 10/05/2013 08:07 AM, AP wrote:

On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 1:47 PM, Felix Miata wrote:

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On 2013-10-05 13:31 (GMT+0530) AP composed:

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...what is the difference between 'zypper' and 'rpm'?

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Rpm is rather like a GM drive train (engine, transmission, wheels, axles). Zypper is like a body (sheet metal, controls, seats, stereo, trunk) wrapped around the drive train (e.g. Chevrolet) that enables the drive train to be both friendly and useful. There are other bodies for Rpm, such as Yum (e.g. Buick) and Urpmi (e.g. Cadillac).

But one doubt is that in openSUSE 12.2 (which I have installed), when I updated from Yast (after entering the root password), I was able to udpate the system and it more required any change (since it was fully updated to the latest). I opened the terminal and typed 'su' and became root. Now I typed 'zypper up' and a wonder, it was saying around 126 MBs of updation required. What this update was about which Yast was not able to do?

Thanks.

PCLinuxOS uses the RPM system, and Synaptic for the installer. Simple: Select the program from the list, click on it, select install and apply, and Bob's your uncle! (You never even see the raw rpm file.) --doug -- Blessed are the peacemakers..for they shall be shot at from both sides. --A.M.Greeley -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org