On Wed, 02 Jan 2002 10:29:35 -0900, tester wrote: >>>Barbara Pfieffer wrote: >>> >>>> I have Mandrake 8.0 installed on a Dell Inspiron 2500. I run Mandrake >>>> Update, and setup a security update site. As soon as I do that (and I've >>>> reinstalled Mandrake just to check it) it starts filling the trees and >>>> when it gets to the security site, it stops at 26% (every time) and >>>> freezes. I have to kill the program. So now, basically, I can't update >>>> my computer except by getting rpms and using kpackage. Anyone else had >>>> this problem and any suggestions on how to fix it? And no, I can't get >>>> Mandrake 8.1 to work on this computer, so don't suggest that. >>>> >>>> Thanks! >>>> >>>> Barbara
>>>do a urpmi.removemedia (ftp.nameofbadsite.com/directorystuff) >>> >>>then try a different mirror. Not all mirrors are managed carefully as >>>they are all volunteered space, and incorrect permissions would cause >>>exactly what you are seeing. >>> >>>Civileme Well Barbara, here's another method. I prefer it, 'cause I'm no great hand at all this command-line wizardry. Unfortunately, I can't give you the exact information, 'cause I'm sitting at an OS/2 computer right now (my wife is using my linux-box !), but you will get the general idea : Somewhere in your /root directory ( you have to be root ) you'll find a file called something like urpmirc. It does only contain two lines. The first line is denoted with a #-sign and tells something about removing the second line. Do it. Save the file. Then restart Mandrake Update and you'll be offered the opportunity to reload the list of mirrors. Then change or delete your current mirror and choose another one. Personally I prefer ftp.sunsite.se, but maybe that's because I live in Denmark. I did it it this way, 'cause I had the same trouble with my preconfigured mirror (ftp.stealth.net). Try a mirror close to you. Good luck. Kaj Haulrich
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