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.

It won't refresh if there are no new/newer files to refresh with.
Just click on 'OK' and continue.


>
> 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

No problemo,

Bill
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