I like Mageia. Some thoughts...

XenaneX · 11-09-2012, 11:12 AM

I installed the 64 bit version and was just amazed at the speed of things.

Dolphin is also very nice and up to date.

At this time, I am unable to update the installation. It just won't work. Also want to mention that the interface is a bit confusing but I was able to figure it out.

I had 7 or more tabs open in Firefox when the screen suddenly went black. In a second or two, it came back at the log in screen. No harm done but I wonder what caused it.

I tried to download the latest version last night, but it failed. May have to purchase a disc.

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} · 11-09-2012, 01:33 PM

What happens when you try to update? How are you trying to update? Which Mageia release are you running? What are your computer specs?

XenaneX · 11-09-2012, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by {BBI}Nexus{BBI}

What happens when you try to update? How are you trying to update? Which Mageia release are you running? What are your computer specs?

Mageia 2 x86-64

System:
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+
NVIDIA Corporation G86 [GeForce 8500 GT]
2GB 160ns memory
Samsung HD160JJ
Acer x223w monitor

I'll try it again to answer the other questions.

XenaneX · 11-09-2012, 02:42 PM

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} · 11-09-2012, 03:36 PM

Remove your current mirror and add a new one.

The Graphical Way:
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Open package manager--> Configure media sources for install and update--> Select all the entries then click remove.

Goto File--> Add a specific media mirror--> Click Full set of sources.

Now goto File--> update--> Select All, then click Update.

Click ok to go back to previous screen, then click Update your system.

The Commandline Way: (You can copy and paste these commands one at a time to the terminal)
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Open a terminal, type su press enter. Type in your root password, press enter. Now type:

Code:

urpmi.removemedia -a

Now type:

Code:

urpmi.addmedia --distrib --mirrorlist '$MIRRORLIST'

Now type:

Code:

urpmi.update

and finally type:

Code:

urpmi --auto-select

XenaneX · 11-09-2012, 04:36 PM

Got it. Thanks.