Installing and removing software on Mandriva

Installing and removing software

,See also Mandriva Linux Rpmdrake and URPMI HOWTO and Unofficial Mandriva Linux 2008.1 Starter Guide
Set up these public repositories

1. Run the Software Media Manager: open the Mandriva Control Center, and go to the Software Management tab.
   
2. Click the link titled 'Configure media sources for install and update'.
   
3. Click 'yes' when asked if it is OK to continue.
   
4. Now click the 'Add...' button on the right hand side of the new screen.
   
5. When asked whether to add 'Update sources only' or 'Full set of sources', click 'Full set of sources'.
   
6. Click 'Yes' in reply to the question about the mirror list.
   
7. When the mirror list appears, choose a mirror close to your geographical location. Wait for the process to complete.
   

When in console, using urpmi.update (maybe?)