> 
> I much prefer using urpmi on the command line to the graphical
interface,
> especially as i am trying to keep my cooker up to date as much as
possible,

I do not understand word "especially" in this context

> but there are a few things i cant do that i would like to be able to
and i
> hope someone here can help:
> 
> 1) Getting the list of available updates

urpmf --name

> 2) Listing all available uninstalled packages

simple scripting

> 3) 'Reloading' the lists of available pacakges from the sources
> 

man pages have "see also" section. Have you tried to read urpmi man page
before asking?

> Ive looked at the man pages and cant seem to find out how to do any of
this.
> 

then use rpmdrake. It does all that you ask for. 

-andrej

Reply via email to