Software Packages Update
MageiaUpdate or drakrpm-update
This toolYou can start this tool from the command line, by typing MageiaUpdate or drakrpm-update as root. is present in the Mageia
Control Center under the tab Software
management.
To work, MageiaUpdate needs the repositories to be configured with
rpmdrake-edit-media with some media checked as updates. If they are not, you
are prompted to do so.
As soon as this tool is launched, it scans the installed packages and lists
those with an update available in the repositories. They are all selected by
default to be automatically downloaded and installed. Click on the
Update button to start the process.
By clicking on a package, more information is displayed in the lower half of
the window. The print > before a title
means you can click to drop down a text.
When updates are available, an applet in the system tray warns you by
displaying this red icon
. Just click and enter the user password to update the system alike.