How can I update my Gnome desktop environment to 2.8 version

homesp · 09-16-2004, 11:00 AM

As the title said,I'd like to update my Gnome environment.My system is MandrakeLinux 10.0 official.
Please tell me how to do to make it.
I am a linux beginner.
Thanks!!

mykrob · 09-16-2004, 11:14 AM

this link carries RPM's for Mandrake 10 of Gnome 2.8

http://wwwra.informatik.uni-rostock....gnome2.7/RPMS/

the heading says 2.7, but all the files state 2.8.

Does mandrake have some sort of auto-updater that can do this for you? (never used Mandrake)

If not, just download all the files to one folder. Next, opne up that folder in a console. TYpe "su" for superuser, and provide your root password when prompted. Next, type:

Code:

rpm -Uvh *.rpm

this will install add the RPM files at once, with the options [u]pgrade, [v]erbose to give you details on what is happening, and [h]ashmarks to show the progression of the install.

If it is unable to complete the installation due to dependencies, the console will give you details on what you are missing. If you still need help, feel free to post back.

-myk

homesp · 09-16-2004, 11:31 PM

Thank you very much!!!
MandrakeLinux has an auto-update program,but it can only update to the newest offical issue.
I will try to install it.

homesp · 09-17-2004, 07:16 AM

Oh,those rpms are only for Mandrakelinux10.1,and my system is mandrakelinux 10.0.
Thank you all the same!