I had a look at the SuSE updates at http://linux01.gwdg.de/apt4rpm/ (9.1 x86_64) I found three options: RPM Patch-RPM Source-RPM As a newbie the last option is out for me. I am nervous about option 2 because: what if I have missed an intermediate update? So, if I go for the first option do I have to uninstall the current package first, or (like that other OS) can I install over top? Thanks for all opinions, Colin
On Sat, 2005-03-12 at 16:03 +1100, Colin Carter wrote:
I had a look at the SuSE updates at
http://linux01.gwdg.de/apt4rpm/ (9.1 x86_64)
I found three options:
RPM Patch-RPM Source-RPM
As a newbie the last option is out for me. I am nervous about option 2 because: what if I have missed an intermediate update?
So, if I go for the first option do I have to uninstall the current package first, or (like that other OS) can I install over top?
You can install the updated rpm "over" the old version without uninstalling it. If you have previously changed a configuration file, you should check the new version and alter it accordingly. The best policy would be to use YaST to install these files - this will then run /sbin/SuSEconfig after updates and warn you about altered files. Just run online update. If you have previously downloaded a file, clicking on it in KDE/konqueror will give you the option of using YaST, or you can do it from the command line: su <your root password> rpm -Uvh mynewpackage.rpm If you are worried about missing updates, you can configure YaST do do it automatically, though I have never used that feature myself and don't know how reliable it is. The patch rpm's are obviously smaller, though, which may be important if, for example, you're on a dial-up connection. HTH David -- Registered Linux User No 207521 The Linux Counter: http://counter.li.org/ "The above is my personal opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the little voices in my head."
Thanks very much David. I will your suggestions try tomorrow. Regards, Colin On Saturday 12 March 2005 20:37, David Robertson wrote:
On Sat, 2005-03-12 at 16:03 +1100, Colin Carter wrote:
I had a look at the SuSE updates at
http://linux01.gwdg.de/apt4rpm/ (9.1 x86_64)
I found three options:
RPM Patch-RPM Source-RPM
As a newbie the last option is out for me. I am nervous about option 2 because: what if I have missed an intermediate update?
So, if I go for the first option do I have to uninstall the current package first, or (like that other OS) can I install over top?
You can install the updated rpm "over" the old version without uninstalling it. If you have previously changed a configuration file, you should check the new version and alter it accordingly. The best policy would be to use YaST to install these files - this will then run /sbin/SuSEconfig after updates and warn you about altered files. Just run online update. If you have previously downloaded a file, clicking on it in KDE/konqueror will give you the option of using YaST, or you can do it from the command line:
su <your root password> rpm -Uvh mynewpackage.rpm
If you are worried about missing updates, you can configure YaST do do it automatically, though I have never used that feature myself and don't know how reliable it is. The patch rpm's are obviously smaller, though, which may be important if, for example, you're on a dial-up connection.
HTH
David
-- Registered Linux User No 207521 The Linux Counter: http://counter.li.org/
"The above is my personal opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the little voices in my head."
On Sat, 2005-03-12 at 00:03, Colin Carter wrote:
I had a look at the SuSE updates at
http://linux01.gwdg.de/apt4rpm/ (9.1 x86_64)
I found three options:
RPM Patch-RPM Source-RPM
As a newbie the last option is out for me. I am nervous about option 2 because: what if I have missed an intermediate update?
So, if I go for the first option do I have to uninstall the current package first, or (like that other OS) can I install over top?
For the newbie I do not recommend using apt4rpm. You could end up breaking your system and not know how to get it back. If you do use it, knowing the risks, just use the RPM part. The Patch-RPM is just that, a patch for an installed RPM not the whole thing. I have never had any luck with the patch's in apt anyway as they always reported an error. You would be better off staying with YaST (install and remove/online update) for all of your package needs until you become more familiar with SuSE linux. You are less likely to break anything that way. -- Ken Schneider UNIX since 1989, linux since 1994, SuSE since 1998 * Only reply to the list please* "The day Microsoft makes something that doesn't suck is probably the day they start making vacuum cleaners." -Ernst Jan Plugge
Thanks for your advice Ken, I will be very cautious. Regards, Colin On Saturday 12 March 2005 23:27, Ken Schneider wrote:
On Sat, 2005-03-12 at 00:03, Colin Carter wrote:
I had a look at the SuSE updates at
http://linux01.gwdg.de/apt4rpm/ (9.1 x86_64)
I found three options:
RPM Patch-RPM Source-RPM
As a newbie the last option is out for me. I am nervous about option 2 because: what if I have missed an intermediate update?
So, if I go for the first option do I have to uninstall the current package first, or (like that other OS) can I install over top?
For the newbie I do not recommend using apt4rpm. You could end up breaking your system and not know how to get it back. If you do use it, knowing the risks, just use the RPM part. The Patch-RPM is just that, a patch for an installed RPM not the whole thing. I have never had any luck with the patch's in apt anyway as they always reported an error.
You would be better off staying with YaST (install and remove/online update) for all of your package needs until you become more familiar with SuSE linux. You are less likely to break anything that way.
-- Ken Schneider UNIX since 1989, linux since 1994, SuSE since 1998
* Only reply to the list please*
"The day Microsoft makes something that doesn't suck is probably the day they start making vacuum cleaners." -Ernst Jan Plugge
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