how to update linux from hard drive
 

hi,
I have Redhat enterprise 4 installed in one pc.I have installed with default package setting.I want to update the installation.But i dont have the CD.all the cds r dumped into hard drive.
cant i update the installation from hard drive?

thanks,
soumyajit

Yes, if you use yum localinstall like this:

yum localinstall /path/to/package.rpm

For example, if your disks were saved to /var, you would use:

yum localinstall /var/Fedora/RPMS/package.rpm