RE: [SLE] installing a package.

GarUlbricht7_at_netscape.net
Date: 02/28/04

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To: infotechsys@pivot.net

    Wayne on Thu, 26 Feb 2004 12:40:15 PM EST wrote:
    >
    > Hi,
    >
    > I'm using suse 8.2 and I'm trying to install the java
    > develement kit (SDK) . I get to the point of selecting the package
    > from the list, but when I click on the continue button
    > I get the message that I haven't selected any package.
    >
    > The way I get to the package list is by putting my cd
    > for installation in and rebooting my system.
    > I then select udate.
    >
    > Could some kind soul tell me how to install this package.
    >

    Wayne,

    The term "update" means you are going from say 8.2 to 9.0.
    What you are doing is not really "updating".

    What you are doing is just adding a package and
    unless it's a "new kernel", or a few other things,
    in general you don't have to reboot.

    Rebooting is for that other OS, not Linux(tm).

    Do you use YaST2 Control C?
    I have a 'shortcut" to it on my desktop,
    or if you are using KDE it's on the kicker menu.

    Start it, it will ask for the root password,
    then choose: "Install & Remove Software"
    then: Change the "filter" from "selections" to "search"
    -- then in the "Search bar" enter "java"
    and it will give you a list of packages,
    select the ones you want: "jave-jre" or what ever.

    If you are not sure what they are, you can ge a short description.

    Then at bottom you will see: "check dependencies"
    Click on it, and follow the prompts.
    When you are satisfied, select "accept"

    It will tell you what CD's to put in.
    Don't put in the CD before it asks.

    The advantage to use the YaST2 Contol Center is is runs,
    "SuSEconfig" for you. So you don't have to do it.

    If you can't find the control center,
    if you do:

    in a "shell" or "Konsole":

      "sux -" (without the quotes)
      
    Then enter "root's password"
    then when you get a root prompt, do:

      "/sbin/yast2" (without the quotes)

    It will start up the yast control center.

    You can also get the rpms off the CD, and install them
    via "kpackage" or "rpm -ivh *.rpm" but IIWY, I'd go with YaST2.

    Friendly greetings,
    Gar 

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