FIGURE 16-1
Add, remove, and update Mandriva software from the RPMDrake Software Management window.
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Running Mandriva 16
You should know the following when using RPMDrake:
You can configure your list of sources by invoking the Define Sources feature. This
enables you to specify the location of installable packages, which could be local network
locations, CD-ROM media, or HTTP/FTP archives of installation packages. You can
refresh the List of Mirrors option to make sure you??™re ready to get access to the latest
security and system updates.
Using the Mandriva Update button is probably the easiest way to maintain your system
because it automatically downloads and installs updates for your system when you
initiate the updates.
You need the root password when installing packages. RPMDrake prompts you for it as
needed.
RPMDrake offers improved upgrade support. You can use it to scan for software updates,
download them, and offer them in the list of installable programs for the user to select.
RPMDrake supports a search feature that enables you to use a variety of criteria to search for
desired software within configured sources. You can search by package name, or you can search
based on a description. Either way, once you find the package you want, simply select the target
package and use the Install/Remove button to get going.
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