I don't have Gerard's question yet. I _think_ (assuming you're using RHL) that up2date will do the job.
What _I_ would do is If there are kernels there, "rpm --install" the appropriate one. This may require "rpm --upgrade modutils..." first. then, 'rpm --freshen *.rpm" to get the rest. glibc can cause problems too; there's a i686 version of one, so you need to exclude the i386 version from being updated. To understand the commands, read the man pages;-) "rpm --freshen" updates packages already installed, ignores packages that do not reflect those installed. You don't want to upgrade the kernel, because the process of upgrading removes the old package, and what if the new one won't boot? It does happen. Sometimes a new kernel needs a newer modutils. Rather than make it a special case, then 'rpm --install --nodeps" the kernel (after not using --nodeps) will get the kernel in. > Gerard, > Have a look at the following > http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/offers/linux-speed-start/ > > Could point you in the correct direction. > > Cheers > Paul > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ceruti, Gerard G [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 12:57 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Novice software update > > > Hi all people > > I am getting the feet wet by doing an install on a PC before tackling the > install on a zSeries box, all has gone well but one question has come up , > I have downloaded all the maintenance rpm's into a directory and I now > want to apply it all , but the tool I found kpackage only does one package > at a time. > This there a way to apply all the packages at once (after sorting out any > dependencies) ?, and is there a self checking process available where I may > connect to a web site and the system will download/apply any relevant > maintenance outstanding ?. > Thanks in advance > > Gerard Ceruti > > ______________________________________________ > > Disclaimer and confidentiality note > > > Everything in this e-mail and any attachments relating to the official > business of > Standard Bank Group Limited is proprietary to the company. It is > confidential, legally > privileged and protected by law. Standard Bank does not own and endorse any > other content. > Views and opinions are those of the sender unless clearly stated as being > that of Standard Bank. > > The person addressed in the e-mail is the sole authorised recipient. Please > notify the sender > immediately if it has unintentionally reached you and do not read, disclose > or use the content > in any way. > > Standard Bank can not assure that the integrity of this communication has > been maintained nor > that it is free of errors, virus, interception or interference. > > ______________________________________________ > > ______________________________________________ > > Disclaimer and confidentiality note > > > Everything in this e-mail and any attachments relating to the official busine > ss of > Standard Bank Group Limited is proprietary to the company. It is confidential > , legally > privileged and protected by law. Standard Bank does not own and endorse any o > ther content. > Views and opinions are those of the sender unless clearly stated as being tha > t of Standard Bank. > > The person addressed in the e-mail is the sole authorised recipient. Please n > otify the sender > immediately if it has unintentionally reached you and do not read, disclose o > r use the content > in any way. > > Standard Bank can not assure that the integrity of this communication has bee > n maintained nor > that it is free of errors, virus, interception or interference. > > ______________________________________________ > -- Cheers John Summerfield Microsoft's most solid OS: http://www.geocities.com/rcwoolley/ Note: mail delivered to me is deemed to be intended for me, for my disposition. ============================== If you don't like being told you're wrong, be right!
