How do I change which ftp server is used in Mandrake Update

xstealthrtx · 11-28-2004, 10:57 PM

mandrake 10.0

how can i change which ftp server is used when using Mandrake Update? because the first time i used it, it asked me to select a server so i just picked the first one on the list. i've never had success with this feature. every time it just errors, errrors errors errors, nothing works with this OS.

sharkee · 11-29-2004, 02:24 AM

If you whish to change the server in the mandrake package management goto System >> Configureation > Packaging > software media manager. Select updates and hit remove . Now when you use update it will give the same list as the first time you used update.
i find it better to update via urpmi in console mode todo this you will need to configure your sources go here http://easyurpmi.zarb.org/ And follow the instructions.
Regards
Sharkee

xstealthrtx · 12-01-2004, 10:57 AM

i went to that site and i went through the steps and it gave me a command to use. i typed it in and it said 'urpmi database locked'

i'm stuck