Up2date keeps saying I have a download waiting when I don't?
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Distribution: Red Hat Enterprise Linux v 2.1, v 3, v 4
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I would bet that you have a kernel upgrade waiting. By default, the kernel packages are in the skiplist. If you log into your account at rhn.redhat.com, you will see the list of packages that are available for your system.
If you have items in the skip list, then the graphical utility should tell you. You need to check those packages in order to updat them.
From the command line you need to use the up2date option "-f" for force. This will force packages in the skip list. See 'man up2date' for more options.
Lastly, you can use up2date -p to sync up your RPM db with the profile on RHN. If everything appears to be in sync.
Ok thanks for the replys. I have edited the files and typed in "up2date --configure" in the terminal. Now the kernal does not appear in the programs to be updated, it is also not in the programs to be skipped either. I assume this is because its already up to date. Whats the latest version avalible from up2date?
You're asking for a bunch of us --- the evident disconnect between our on-box "up2date" displays, and what our RH site rhn_data has to say. A bit of plain English text --- concrete nouns & active verbs - would go a long, long way ...
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