Using Yast2 I am receiving an error with java1_4_2 and evolution pilot on updates with Suse 10.0. I "Try again" to install the updates but no go.

try using another source (internet) instead of your CD, it might have a package corrupted. To do it youll have to find a compatible mirror, which im afraid can be harder than it sounds, especially if you live in the US and want a fast one. Ill try and find you a specific server, but until now ill give you the instructions to add a source.

1. Open Yast.
2. On the left panel, open Software.
3. Open Installation Sources.
4. Click Add>FTP - Heres where your mirror will go.

EDIT: Alright, I found you a decent source, if it doesnt have the RPMs you want youll just need to have another.

5. In the base area put - ftp.suse.com
6. In the directory on server area put - /pub/suse/i386/supplementary/KDE/update_for_10.0/yast-source/
P.S. If that server doesnt work, try the main server, ftp.gwdg.de and /pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-10.0-OSS/inst-source/

Sorry I should have explained it better. I tried to different ftp sites. 1 in Atlanta and one in California but I will try these two you suggested.
Thanks

another oops I'm using SUSE 10.0

these are for suse 10, it doesnt matter whether or not its open, they use the same RPMS