On Friday 23 January 2004 03:19 pm, Amichai Rotman wrote: > Hi, > > I have been trying to update the Kernel package suggested by > MandrakeUpdate. The installation failed a few times, even using > different sources, stating that the sig file is 0 (zero) size. > > I used a regular FTP client to d/l the pakage and used rpm -ivU to > install it as an Update. > > So far all well. The new Kernel version is installed and running. > > Here's the question: Why does the package appear in the Updates ? > > How do I re-build MandrakeUpdate's DB? > > Thanks, > > .:====================================================:. > > Amichai Rotman > > Short text-only e-mails: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > UIN#: 6401746 > Registered Linux User#: 201192 I did not see a reply to you, so here is what I do. In a console type su and then give the root password. then type in rpm --rebuilddb && updatedb && update-menus -v the last is only if the update would have added or changed a menu item. HTH
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