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I have been running off my LinuxOSCD for about 2 months.
I installed the CD as it stated to do and everything works fine.
When I attempt to update it to a newer version, it goes thru fine on everything. I used the terminal and typed in a command about a week ago that this site stated to use for an update.
I then restarted the computer as it prompted me to do. When I did so, my computer then noticed an error and had to redo the entire CD process.
PCLinuxOS is a spin off Mandrivia, which in turn started off as a Red Hat offshoot. However, for package management PCLinuxOS use APT, Advanced Package Management (Debian in origin). You can use it either at the command line (command is apt-get with tons of possible arguments) or through GUI. Look for a program called Synaptic, which provides a very friendly front-end.
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