Cant install apps without my installation dvd...?

Aimo · 04-25-2008, 11:08 AM

Hi,

I'm using the Mandriva 2008.1 KDE version, and when i'm trying to install the prozGUI download manager it gives me this message: "Please insert the medium named "Mandriva Linux - 2008.1 (Powerpack) - Installer"... I figured there must be a way to install applications without using my installation dvd every time...?

All i know about Linux is what i have learned in the past week, so please be gentle in your answers

-Aimo

pixellany · 04-25-2008, 11:20 AM

Welcome to LQ!!

When using the package manager, you will need to set it up to use any of the various online repositories. There should be a menu item for this. (You can also hand-edit the config file in /etc.

this will get you started:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandriv...ackage_manager
It also sends you to the Mandriva wiki for more details

Aimo · 04-25-2008, 11:41 AM

Well, the wiki just told what this urpmi is, and as far for the "menu item", i am not able to find this... Could you be more specific on where to find this?

-Aimo

jkerr82508 · 04-25-2008, 02:45 PM

http://wiki.mandriva.com/en/Docs/Bas...oving_software

Jim

ernie · 04-25-2008, 03:33 PM

Following installation, the package manager is configured to use the Software Media Sources on the Installation CD(s) / DVD. To use Software Media Sources from the Internet, go to the Easy URPMI WEB site and follow the directions there. I have written an article on my LQ Blog to help those new to Mandriva better understand what this is all about.

HTH,

Aimo · 05-04-2008, 03:53 PM

I did go the easyurpmi site and installed what i was told, but still i am told to plug in my installation disc when trying to install mplayer...

jkerr82508 · 05-04-2008, 05:12 PM

Remove (or disable) the CD/DVD sources in the Media Manager.

Jim