automatic RPM updating

munna_dude · 03-19-2007, 06:47 AM

hi all
is there any process to update my rpm automatically.
i seen for many softwares.
by showing popupwindow to update this rpm.
i am using Fedora5 AMD

please help me

thank you in advance

Lenard · 03-19-2007, 08:15 AM

Open an xterm session and type: su -c 'yum update'

rovide root's password when prompted.
Be prepared for a long session of updating since most of the packages have been updated at least once since Fedora Core 5 was released.

munna_dude · 03-20-2007, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenard

Open an xterm session and type: su -c 'yum update'

rovide root's password when prompted.
Be prepared for a long session of updating since most of the packages have been updated at least once since Fedora Core 5 was released.

i seen popups for some softwares
i installed a rpm.
after some days it showing a popup window of new versions
i clicked on that popup.
it automatically installed.

how can it possible. there is any way to do like this
please share my doubt
thank you in advance

graemef · 03-20-2007, 03:52 AM

Is this a feature that you wish to add to a program that you are developing or are you wondering how other programs provide such a feature?

munna_dude · 03-20-2007, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graemef

Is this a feature that you wish to add to a program that you are developing or are you wondering how other programs provide such a feature?

yes.
i am wondering how other programs provide such a feature?

can i tell the name of the software where the popup saw for update that software

thank you in advance

graemef · 03-20-2007, 11:50 AM

The main approach is that the program will link with an update server. The program will connect to the update server an it will tell the update server the version that is running on your computer (say version 1.0.7) The server will look up what is the current version is (say version 1.0.8) and if necessary it will send a message back telling the program that there is an update available. The program on your computer will then pop up a message telling you that an update is available.