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.ΒΆ
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.