Re: Yast2 won't refresh - help needed

On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 12:18:39 +0000, Joe727 wrote:

> I am absolutely brand-spanking new to linux - Suse 10/Gnome
> desktop/Yast2. The free version from Novell.
>
> I have been trying to install clamav and clamtk rpms for the past couple
> of days - no joy.
>
> There is a folder called Downloads in my Home folder where these
> programs are located. I clicked the 'use directory as a source with
> Yast' button and get the OK that it's a recognized Yast directory.
>
> But, when I click the 'install package with Yast' button, when Yast
> finally opens, a pop-up stating 'installation source not refreshed' pops
> up. When I open the Yast2 Installation Source and click the Edit /
> Refresh button, I get the same 'installation source not refreshed'
> popup.
>
> I've done a Suse installation repair and everything is fine.
>
> This has problem has me stumped.
>
> Any assistance you can offer is greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Joe

Ok Joe, if you want the 'Windows Experience', Stick with windows. You are
going to have to use the command line occaisionally in Linux. Linux is not
Windows. You even have to use the command line in Windows sometimes.

That said:
Put the cd1 or dvd that you loaded SUSE 10 from in your cd/dvd player.

On the Gnome desktop toolbar.
Click on 'Desktop',
Click on 'Yast',
Click on 'Software Management',
Click on 'OK' on any boxes that popup until you get to the software
installation panel.

Select 'Search' if the filter is not already at search.
Type in clamav and click on the search button.
All the packages you need for installation should be listed on the right.
Check each of them.
Check on 'Accept'.
Agree to any needed dependencies.
Sit back and watch it install.

Any problems, come on back with a good description.

Click on Toolbar 'Desktop', then 'SUSE Help Center', then tell it to
build the database. Check all the boxes and proceed. You'll eventually get
to the help center which contains a wealth of knowledge on how stuff works.

Bill
.