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<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1"><title>Chapter 3. Installing, Removing and Updating Software</title><link rel="stylesheet" href="susebooks.css" type="text/css"><meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"><link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Documentation"><link rel="up" href="part.install.html" title="Part I. Installation and Setup"><link rel="prev" href="cha.y2.hw.html" title="Chapter 2. Setting Up Hardware Components with YaST"><link rel="next" href="cha.internet.html" title="Chapter 4. Accessing the Internet"></head><body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"><div class="navheader"><table width="100%" summary="Navigation header" border="0" class="bctable"><tr><td width="80%"><div class="breadcrumbs"><p><a href="index.html"> Documentation</a><span class="breadcrumbs-sep"> > </span><a href="book.opensuse.startup.html">Start-Up</a><span class="breadcrumbs-sep"> > </span><a href="part.install.html">Installation and Setup</a><span class="breadcrumbs-sep"> > </span><strong><a accesskey="p" title="Chapter 2. Setting Up Hardware Components with YaST" href="cha.y2.hw.html"><span>◀</span></a> <a accesskey="n" title="Chapter 4. Accessing the Internet" href="cha.internet.html"><span>▶</span></a></strong></p></div></td></tr></table></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 3. Installing, Removing and Updating Software"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="cha.software"></a>Chapter 3. Installing, Removing and Updating Software<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#cha.software">¶</a></span></h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="sect1"><a href="cha.software.html#sec.software.inst">3.1. Installing Software</a></span></dt><dt><span class="sect1"><a href="cha.software.html#sec.software.rm">3.2. Removing Software</a></span></dt><dt><span class="sect1"><a href="cha.software.html#sec.updater">3.3. Keeping the System Up-to-date</a></span></dt></dl></div><div class="abstract" title="Abstract"><p class="title"><b>Abstract</b></p><p>
Change the software collection of your system using YaST. In YaST's
software management tool search for software components you want to add
or remove. YaST resolves all the dependencies for you. Keep your system
up-to-date by managing software updates with openSUSE Updater.
</p></div><div class="sect1" title="3.1. Installing Software"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="sec.software.inst"></a>3.1. Installing Software<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.software.inst">¶</a></span></h2></div></div></div><p>
Software is available via RPM packages. Each package contains the program
itself, the configuration files, and additional documentation. You can
also install software patterns. If you want the program (package) to be
added to the system, proceed as follows<span> (if you have
KDE running—for GNOME see below)</span>:
</p><div class="procedure" title="Procedure 3.1. Installing Single Software Packages under KDE"><a name="id351036"></a><p class="title"><b>Procedure 3.1. Installing Single Software Packages under KDE</b></p><ol class="procedure" type="1"><li><p>
Start YaST and click <span class="guimenu">Software</span>+<span class="guimenu">Software Management</span> to start the
package manager.
</p></li><li><p>
Enter the name of the software you want to install in the search field
(for example, <code class="systemitem">jhead</code>, a tool for manipulating
JPEG meta data) and press <span class="keycap">Enter</span>.
</p><p>
If you do not now the package name of the desired software, the
<span class="guimenu">RPM Groups</span> view may help. The software packages are
sorted by functionality in this view. <code class="systemitem">jhead</code>,
for example, can be found under <span class="guimenu">Productivity</span>+<span class="guimenu">Graphics</span>.
</p></li><li><p>
The packages found are listed in the right pane. Select a package for
installation by right clicking it and choosing
<span class="guimenu">Install</span>. If this option is not available, the
package is either already installed or marked as taboo. The package
status is indicated by the symbol in front of the package
name—hit <span class="keycap">Shift</span>+<span class="keycap">F1</span> for help.
</p></li><li><p>
In order to select more packages, repeat the steps mentioned above.
Once you are finished click <span class="guimenu">Accept</span> to start the
installation.
</p></li><li><p>
Certain packages are dependent on other packages, such as shared
libraries. YaST automatically resolves these dependencies. In this
case, a list of additional packages that have automatically been chosen
for installation is presented. Accept them by clicking
<span class="guimenu">Continue</span>.
</p><p>
On the other hand, some packages cannot co-exist with others on the
system. In this case a list of packages that have automatically been
chosen for deletion is presented. Accept them by clicking
<span class="guimenu">Continue</span>.
</p><p>
If your choice results in a dependency conflict that cannot be
automatically solved, you need to manually solve these conflicts as
described in Section “Checking Software Dependencies” (Chapter 3, <i>Installing or Removing Software</i>, ↑Reference).
</p></li><li><p>
Once all selected packages are installed, the YaST package manager
automatically terminates.
</p></li></ol></div><div class="procedure" title="Procedure 3.2. Installing Single Software Packages under GNOME"><a name="id351176"></a><p class="title"><b>Procedure 3.2. Installing Single Software Packages<span> under GNOME</span></b></p><ol class="procedure" type="1"><li><p>
Start YaST and click <span class="guimenu">Software</span>+<span class="guimenu">Software Management</span> to start the
package manager.
</p></li><li><p>
From the grouping menu in the upper left corner, select
<span class="guimenu">Groups</span>. Choose <span class="guimenu">All Packages</span> from
the left pane. Enter the name of the software you want to install in
the search field (for example, <code class="systemitem">jhead</code>, a tool
for manipulating JPEG meta data).
</p></li><li><p>
Right-click the package you want to install in the main pane and click
<span class="guimenu">Install</span>.
</p></li><li><p>
In order to select more packages, repeat the previous steps. Once you
are finished click <span class="guimenu">Apply</span> twice to start the
installation.
</p></li><li><p>
Certain packages are dependent on other packages, such as shared
libraries. YaST automatically resolves these dependencies. In this
case, a list of additional packages that have automatically been chosen
for installation is presented in the <span class="guimenu">Summary Of
Changes</span> window. Accept them by clicking
<span class="guimenu">Apply</span>.
</p><p>
On the other hand, some packages cannot co-exist with others on the
system. In this case a list of packages that have automatically been
chosen for deletion is presented. Accept them by clicking
<span class="guimenu">Apply</span>.
</p><p>
If your choice results in a dependency conflict that cannot be
automatically solved, you will need to manually solve these conflicts
as described in Section “Checking Software Dependencies” (Chapter 3, <i>Installing or Removing Software</i>, ↑Reference).
</p></li></ol></div><p>
You can also install software patterns. Patterns are a set of packages
consisting of tools for a specific task; for example, there is a pattern
for <span class="quote">“<span class="quote">Technical Writing</span>”</span> that consists of XML tools, special
editors, the LaTeX environment, and more. To install a pattern, proceed
as follows<span> (if you have KDE running—for GNOME
see below)</span>:
</p><div class="procedure" title="Procedure 3.3. Installing Software Patterns under KDE"><a name="id351296"></a><p class="title"><b>Procedure 3.3. Installing Software Patterns under KDE</b></p><ol class="procedure" type="1"><li><p>
Start YaST and click <span class="guimenu">Software</span>+<span class="guimenu">Software Management</span> to start the
YaST package manager.
</p></li><li><p>
From the <span class="guimenu">View</span> button in the upper left corner,
select <span class="guimenu">Patterns</span>. Now you see various pattern sets
listed in the left pane.
</p><div class="informalfigure"><div class="mediaobject"><table border="0" summary="manufactured viewport for HTML img" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="65%"><tr><td><img src="images/yast2_package_patterns.png" width="100%"></td></tr></table></div></div></li><li><p>
Click on a pattern name for a list of all packages included in the
pattern. Choose one or more patterns for installation by clicking the
checkbox on front of the pattern's name.
</p></li><li><p>
Click <span class="guimenu">Accept</span> to proceed.
</p></li><li><p>
Confirm the automatic changes that were made to resolve dependencies
with <span class="guimenu">Continue</span>.
</p></li></ol></div><div class="procedure" title="Procedure 3.4. Installing Software Patterns under GNOME"><a name="id351404"></a><p class="title"><b>Procedure 3.4. Installing Software Patterns<span> under GNOME</span></b></p><ol class="procedure" type="1"><li><p>
Start YaST and click <span class="guimenu">Software</span>+<span class="guimenu">Software Management</span> to start the
package manager.
</p></li><li><p>
From the grouping menu in the upper left corner, select
<span class="guimenu">Patterns</span>. Now you see various pattern sets listed in
the left pane.
</p><div class="informalfigure"><div class="mediaobject"><table border="0" summary="manufactured viewport for HTML img" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="80%"><tr><td><img src="images/yast2_gtk_package_patterns.png" width="100%"></td></tr></table></div></div></li><li><p>
Clicking on a pattern's name, for example on <span class="guimenu">Technical
Writing</span>, opens the list of packages it contains in the right
pane. To install the pattern, right-click on the pattern's name and
choose <span class="guimenu">Install</span>. Add or deselect single packages in
the right pane.
</p></li><li><p>
Click <span class="guimenu">Apply</span> to install the listed packages.
</p></li></ol></div></div><div class="sect1" title="3.2. Removing Software"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="sec.software.rm"></a>3.2. Removing Software<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.software.rm">¶</a></span></h2></div></div></div><p>
If you want to remove software from the system, proceed as
follows<span> if you have KDE running (for GNOME see
below)</span>:
</p><div class="procedure" title="Procedure 3.5. Removing Software under KDE"><a name="id351522"></a><p class="title"><b>Procedure 3.5. Removing Software under KDE</b></p><ol class="procedure" type="1"><li><p>
Start YaST and click <span class="guimenu">Software</span>+<span class="guimenu">Software Management</span> to start the
package manager.
</p></li><li><p>
Search for single packages as described in
<a class="xref" href="cha.software.html#sec.software.inst" title="3.1. Installing Software">Section 3.1, “Installing Software”</a>.
</p></li><li><p>
Mark packages for deletion by right-clicking them and choosing
<span class="guimenu">Delete</span>.
</p></li><li><p>
Click <span class="guimenu">Accept</span> to proceed.
</p></li><li><p>
If you have chosen to delete a package on which other packages are
dependent, your choice results in a dependency conflict that cannot be
automatically solved. In this case, it is recommended to not delete the
package. You can try to manually solve this conflict as described in
Section “Checking Software Dependencies” (Chapter 3, <i>Installing or Removing Software</i>, ↑Reference), but be aware that each change you
make may lead to other conflicts. To discard all changes you made,
click <span class="guimenu">Cancel</span> two times and then
<span class="guimenu">Abandon</span>.
</p></li></ol></div><p>
With GNOME running, proceed as follows:
</p><div class="procedure"><ol class="procedure" type="1"><li><p>
Start YaST and click <span class="guimenu">Software</span>+<span class="guimenu">Software Management</span> to start the
package manager.
</p></li><li><p>
From the grouping menu in the upper left corner, select
<span class="guimenu">Groups</span>. From the left pane choose <span class="guimenu">All
Packages</span> from the top list and <span class="guimenu">Installed</span>
from the bottom list. Search for single packages as described in
<a class="xref" href="cha.software.html#sec.software.inst" title="3.1. Installing Software">Section 3.1, “Installing Software”</a>.
</p></li><li><p>
Right-click the package you want to remove in the main pane and click
<span class="guimenu">Remove</span>.
</p><div class="informalfigure"><div class="mediaobject"><table border="0" summary="manufactured viewport for HTML img" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="80%"><tr><td><img src="images/yast2_gtk_package_remove.png" width="100%"></td></tr></table></div></div></li><li><p>
In order to select more packages, repeat the previous steps. Once you
are finished click <span class="guimenu">Apply</span> to start the removal.
</p></li><li><p>
If you have chosen to delete a package on which other packages are
dependent, your choice results in a dependency conflict that cannot be
automatically solved. In this case, it is recommended to not delete the
package. You can try to manually solve this conflict as described in
Section “Checking Software Dependencies” (Chapter 3, <i>Installing or Removing Software</i>, ↑Reference), but be aware that each change you
make may lead to other conflicts. To discard all changes you made,
click <span class="guimenu">Undo</span> in the bottom status line.
</p></li></ol></div></div><div class="sect1" title="3.3. Keeping the System Up-to-date"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="sec.updater"></a>3.3. Keeping the System Up-to-date<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.updater">¶</a></span></h2></div></div></div><p>
<span>openSUSE</span>
offers a continuous stream of software security patches for your product.
The update applet informs you about the availability of patches and lets
you easily install them with just a few clicks.
</p><div class="sect2" title="3.3.1. Using the KDE Updater Applet"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="sec.updater.kde"></a>3.3.1. Using the KDE Updater Applet<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.updater.kde">¶</a></span></h3></div></div></div><p>
The openSUSE community also provides updates to newer versions of
software packages. The updater applet optionally keeps a list of all
programs installed on your system and informs you whenever newer versions
are available. The updater can also search for and install new drivers
when new hardware is attached.
</p><div class="note"><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%" summary="Note: Patches vs. New Versions"><tr class="head"><td width="32"><img alt="[Note]" src="admon/note.png"></td><th align="left">Patches vs. New Versions</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top"><p>
The patches offered by openSUSE either fix security holes or serious
errors in the software. A patch normally does not upgrade to a newer
version and does not offer additional functionality. A new program
version offered by the community may offer fixes, too, but primarily
adds new functionality.
</p></td></tr></table></div><p>
The updater applet resides in the system tray of your panel depicting the
head of the SUSE mascot (Geeko), which changes depending on the
availability and relevance of patches and the status of the updater.
Whenever the icon changes, a tool tip displays the current status. The
applet is started by default. To start it manually, choose <span class="guimenu">Applications</span>+<span class="guimenu">System</span>+<span class="guimenu">Desktop Applet</span>+<span class="guimenu">Online Update Applet</span> from the main menu. Alternatively, press <span class="keycap">Alt</span>+<span class="keycap">F2</span> and enter
<span class="command"><strong>kupdateapplet</strong></span>.
</p><p>
The updater icon shows the following states:
</p><div class="variablelist"><dl><dt><span class="term">Green Geeko Head with Green Arrows</span></dt><dd><p>
No patches available. <span>When new versions are
available, a tool tip appears when the mouse is moved over the
icon.</span>
</p></dd><dt><span class="term">Green Geeko Head with Yellow Arrows</span></dt><dd><p>
The updater applet is busy (for example checking for updates,
installing software).
</p></dd><dt><span class="term">Red Triangle with Exclamation Mark</span></dt><dd><p>
Security patches available.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term">Orange Star with Arrow</span></dt><dd><p>
Recommended patches are available.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term">Blue square with Arrow</span></dt><dd><p>
Optional patches are available.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term">Yellow Triangle with Exclamation Mark</span></dt><dd><p>
An error has occurred.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term">Blue Circle with Question Mark</span></dt><dd><p>
No update repository is defined. When you click the updater applet in
this state, you are asked if you want to check for updates. If you
agree, the YaST <span class="guimenu">Online Update Configuration</span>
module is started.
</p></dd></dl></div><div class="sect3" title="3.3.1.1. Installing Patches"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h4 class="title"><a name="sec.updater.kde.patches"></a>3.3.1.1. Installing Patches<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.updater.kde.patches">¶</a></span></h4></div></div></div><p>
The Online Update Applet offers two modes for installing patches: the
simple installation mode will automatically install all security and
recommended patches, while the detailed mode lets you choose which
patches to install.
</p><div class="procedure" title="Procedure 3.6. Installing Patches: Simple Mode"><a name="id351944"></a><p class="title"><b>Procedure 3.6. Installing Patches: Simple Mode</b></p><ol class="procedure" type="1"><li><p>
Whenever the update applet shows the availability of patches,
left-click to open the software installation window.
</p></li><li><p>
Choose whether to skip the installation of patches that are
recommended and those that require a restart. It is recommended to
install both.
</p></li><li><p>
Click <span class="guimenu">Install</span> to start the patch installation.
</p></li><li><p>
In case you have started the patch installation for the first time,
you will be asked to enter the <code class="systemitem">root</code> password in order to
proceed. If you also check <span class="guimenu">Remember authorization</span>
you will never be asked again to provide the password.
</p></li><li><p>
You can monitor the installation status by hovering the mouse over the
update applet icon.
</p></li></ol></div><div class="figure"><a name="id352009"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 3.1. KDE Updater Applet: Simple Update View</b></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><table border="0" summary="manufactured viewport for HTML img" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="75%"><tr><td><img src="images/opensuseupdater_simple.png" width="100%" alt="KDE Updater Applet: Simple Update View"></td></tr></table></div></div></div><br class="figure-break"><div class="procedure" title="Procedure 3.7. Installing Patches: Detailed Mode"><a name="id352045"></a><p class="title"><b>Procedure 3.7. Installing Patches: Detailed Mode</b></p><ol class="procedure" type="1"><li><p>
Whenever the update applet shows the availability of patches,
left-click to open the software installation window.
</p></li><li><p>
Click <span class="guimenu">Details</span> to make the updater show a detailed
list of all patches, including the package name, the repository where
the package comes from and whether a reboot is needed after
installation or not.
</p></li><li><p>
Click on a patch name for more information. Select or de-select a
patch by clicking its checkbox. By default, security and recommended
patches are pre-selected.
</p></li><li><p>
Click <span class="guimenu">Install</span> to start the patch installation.
</p></li><li><p>
In case you have started the patch installation for the first time,
you will be asked to enter the <code class="systemitem">root</code> password in order to
proceed. If you also check <span class="guimenu">Remember authorization</span>
you will never be asked again to provide the password.
</p></li><li><p>
The updater performs the installation of the patches. You can monitor
the installation status by hovering the mouse over the update applet
icon. See the system tray for status messages and a progress meter.
</p></li></ol></div><div class="figure"><a name="id352124"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 3.2. KDE Updater Applet: Detailed Update View</b></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><table border="0" summary="manufactured viewport for HTML img" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="75%"><tr><td><img src="images/opensuseupdater_updates.png" width="100%" alt="KDE Updater Applet: Detailed Update View"></td></tr></table></div></div></div><br class="figure-break"></div><div class="sect3" title="3.3.1.2. Installing New Software Versions"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h4 class="title"><a name="sec.updater.kde.upgrades"></a>3.3.1.2. Installing New Software Versions<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.updater.kde.upgrades">¶</a></span></h4></div></div></div><p>
New software versions are available from software repositories provided
by the openSUSE community. By default, no such repositories are
preconfigured. To add a repository, right-click on the updater icon and
choose <span class="guimenu">Add/Remove Update Sources</span>. You need to enter
the <code class="systemitem">root</code> password to start the <span class="guimenu">Configured Software
Repositories</span> module. <span>A list from which you
can choose popular community repositories is already preconfigured
(<span class="guimenu">Add</span>+<span class="guimenu">Community
Repositories</span>). For even more community
repositories refer to
<a class="ulink" href="http://en.opensuse.org/Additional_YaST_Package_Repositories" target="_top">http://en.opensuse.org/Additional_YaST_Package_Repositories</a></span>.
</p><div class="warning"><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%" summary="Warning: Trusting External Software Sources"><tr class="head"><td width="32"><img alt="[Warning]" src="admon/warning.png"></td><th align="left">Trusting External Software Sources</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top"><p>
Before adding external software repositories to your list of
repositories make sure this repository can be trusted. openSUSE is
not responsible for any potential problems arising from software
installed from third party software repositories.
</p></td></tr></table></div><p>
The updater applet does not monitor repositories for new software
versions by default. To enable this feature, open the configuration
window as described in <a class="xref" href="cha.software.html#sec.updater.kde.config" title="3.3.1.3. Configuring the Updater Applet">Section 3.3.1.3, “Configuring the Updater Applet”</a> and
activate the check box <span class="guimenu">Show Available Upgrades When Back-End
Provides Them</span>. When the updater icon indicates the
availability of updates, click on the icon to launch the software
installation window. Click on <span class="guimenu">Details</span> and then on the
<span class="guimenu">Upgrade</span> tab to open the list with new software
versions. Either select single packages by activating the box in front
of an entry, or click <span class="guimenu">Select All Packages</span>.
<span class="guimenu">Install</span> starts the installation of the selected
software packages. You will be prompted for the <code class="systemitem">root</code> password. See
the system tray for status messages and a progress meter.
</p><div class="note"><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%" summary="Note: The YaST Online Update"><tr class="head"><td width="32"><img alt="[Note]" src="admon/note.png"></td><th align="left">The YaST Online Update</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top"><p>
The YaST Online Update offers advanced features to customize the
installation of software updates. Please refer to
Chapter <i>YaST Online Update</i> (↑Reference) for more information.
</p></td></tr></table></div></div><div class="sect3" title="3.3.1.3. Configuring the Updater Applet"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h4 class="title"><a name="sec.updater.kde.config"></a>3.3.1.3. Configuring the Updater Applet<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.updater.kde.config">¶</a></span></h4></div></div></div><p>
By default the updater is started on login, checks for updates every 24
hours, shows recurring notifications every 60 minutes and monitors the
availability of patches. To change this behavior, right-click the applet
icon and choose <span class="guimenu">Configure Applet</span>.
</p><div class="figure"><a name="id352285"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 3.3. KDE Updater Applet: Configuration</b></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><table border="0" summary="manufactured viewport for HTML img" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="75%"><tr><td><img src="images/opensuseupdater_config.png" width="100%" alt="KDE Updater Applet: Configuration"></td></tr></table></div></div></div><br class="figure-break"><p>
The configuration dialog also offers to change the following settings:
</p><div class="variablelist"><dl><dt><span class="term"><span class="guimenu">Check for Updates Every</span>
</span></dt><dd><p>
Choose the interval between checks for updates in hours.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term"><span class="guimenu">Show Recurring Notification...</span>
</span></dt><dd><p>
Choose the interval between notifications in minutes.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term"><span class="guimenu">Automatically Start Updater on Login</span>
</span></dt><dd><p>
Start the applet automatically when the user logs in. Active by
default.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term"><span class="guimenu">Back-End</span>
</span></dt><dd><p>
Choose between different back-ends. The <span class="guimenu">Package Kit
Plugin</span> is used by default. If you prefer the <span class="guimenu">ZYpp
Plugin</span>, make sure to install the package
<code class="systemitem">kupdateapplet-zypp</code>.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term"><span class="guimenu">Always Show Detailed View</span>
</span></dt><dd><p>
Activate this option when you prefer the detailed patch view that
lists all patches available with short summaries rather than the
simple view.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term"><span class="guimenu">
Check for Updates only When System Is Connected to Charger
</span>
</span></dt><dd><p>
Prohibits checking for updates when running on batteries in order to
save power. This option is activated by default but only affects
mobile computers.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term"><span class="guimenu">Check for Updates only When System Is under Low Load</span>
</span></dt><dd><p>
Prohibits checking for updates when the system is under heavy load.
This option is activated by default.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term"><span class="guimenu">Search for Drivers When New Hardware is Attached</span>
</span></dt><dd><p>
Provided a repository offering appropriate drivers, the updater can
automatically install drivers for hardware such as USB devices.
</p></dd></dl></div></div></div><div class="sect2" title="3.3.2. Using the GNOME Update Applet"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="sec.updater.gnome"></a>3.3.2. Using the GNOME Update Applet<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.updater.gnome">¶</a></span></h3></div></div></div><p>
The update applet resides in the notification area of the panel. Its icon
changes depending on the availability and relevance of patches and the
status of the update. To invoke the applet manually, choose <span class="guimenu">Computer</span>+<span class="guimenu">More Applications</span>+<span class="guimenu">System</span>+<span class="guimenu">Software Update</span>.
</p><div class="note"><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%" summary="Note: Icon visibility"><tr class="head"><td width="32"><img alt="[Note]" src="admon/note.png"></td><th align="left">Icon visibility</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top"><p>
By default, the update applet icon is only visible in the notification
area, if patches are available.
</p></td></tr></table></div><div class="variablelist"><dl><dt><span class="term">Open box with a globe</span></dt><dd><p>
The update is busy (for example checking for updates or installing
software).
</p></dd><dt><span class="term">Red Star with Exclamation Mark</span></dt><dd><p>
Security patches are available.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term">Orange Star with an Up Arrow</span></dt><dd><p>
Important patches are available.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term">Yellow Star with a Down Arrow</span></dt><dd><p>
Trivial patches are available.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term">Yellow Triangle with Exclamation Mark</span></dt><dd><p>
An error has occurred.
</p></dd></dl></div><div class="sect3" title="3.3.2.1. Installing Software Updates"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h4 class="title"><a name="sec.updater.gnome.update"></a>3.3.2.1. Installing Software Updates<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.updater.gnome.update">¶</a></span></h4></div></div></div><div class="procedure"><ol class="procedure" type="1"><li><p>
Whenever software updates are available, the applet icon appears in
the panel.
</p></li><li><p>
Click on the applet icon to start the <span class="guimenu">Software
Update</span> applet.
</p></li><li><p>
It is safe to install all preselected software updates in one go. If
you have special demands, you can modify the preselected set by
changing the state of the check boxes in the
<span class="guimenu">Install</span> column.
</p><p>
Click <span class="guimenu">Install Updates</span>.
</p></li></ol></div><div class="figure"><a name="id352624"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 3.4. GNOME Software Update: Detailed Update View</b></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><table border="0" summary="manufactured viewport for HTML img" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="75%"><tr><td><img src="images/gnome_update_review.png" width="100%" alt="GNOME Software Update: Detailed Update View"></td></tr></table></div></div></div><br class="figure-break"><p>
You will be prompted for the <code class="systemitem">root</code> password after having proceeded
with <span class="guimenu">Install Updates</span>. The update applet performs the
installation of the software updates. After having finished the
installation, choose whether to <span class="guimenu">Install More Updates</span>
or <span class="guimenu">Close</span> the <span class="guimenu">Software Update</span>
applet.
</p><div class="note"><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%" summary="Note: The YaST Online Update"><tr class="head"><td width="32"><img alt="[Note]" src="admon/note.png"></td><th align="left">The YaST Online Update</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top"><p>
The YaST Online Update offers advanced features to customize the
installation of software updates. Please refer to
Chapter <i>YaST Online Update</i> (↑Reference) for more information.
</p></td></tr></table></div></div><div class="sect3" title="3.3.2.2. Configuring the Software Update Applet"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h4 class="title"><a name="sec.updater.gnome.config"></a>3.3.2.2. Configuring the Software Update Applet<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.updater.gnome.config">¶</a></span></h4></div></div></div><p>
To configure the update applet, right-click the update icon in the panel
and choose <span class="guimenu">Preferences</span>. The configuration dialog lets
you modify the following settings:
</p><div class="variablelist"><dl><dt><span class="term"><span class="guimenu">Check for Updates</span>
</span></dt><dd><p>
Choose how often a check for updates is performed:
<span class="guimenu">Hourly</span>, <span class="guimenu">Daily</span>,
<span class="guimenu">Weekly</span>, or <span class="guimenu">Never</span>.
</p></dd><dt><span class="term"><span class="guimenu">Automatically Install</span>
</span></dt><dd><p>
Configure whether patches are installed automatically or not
(default). Automatic installation can be chosen for either security
patches only or for all patches.
</p></dd></dl></div><div class="figure"><a name="id352761"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 3.5. GNOME Update Applet: Configuration</b></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><table border="0" summary="manufactured viewport for HTML img" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="75%"><tr><td><img src="images/gnome_update_preferences.png" width="100%" alt="GNOME Update Applet: Configuration"></td></tr></table></div></div></div><br class="figure-break"><p>
More options are configurable using <span class="command"><strong>gconf-editor</strong></span>:
<span class="guimenu">apps</span>+<span class="guimenu">gnome-packagekit</span>.
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