I always use Yast2 online update to update my system.
when it introduce an update, i want to know which repository provided this update or from which repository i will download certain update.
how can i find that?
On 02/13/2012 08:36 AM, ilAli wrote:
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> I always use Yast2 online update to update my system.
> when it introduce an update, i want to know which repository provided
> this update or from which repository i will download certain update.
> how can i find that?
YaST Online Update installs from one repo only, the “update repo” for
your version…
for my system that is: http://download.opensuse.org/update/11.4/
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On 2012-02-13 10:30, DenverD wrote:
> YaST Online Update installs from one repo only, the “update repo” for
> your version…
Right.
Actually, it updates from all repos of update type, I forget how to
recognize them. There are some OBS projects that keep them.
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Carlos E. R.
(from 11.4 x86_64 “Celadon” at Telcontar)
you mean all the downloads come from only opensuse update repository.
but i have more than 10 repository inclouding Packman, Nvidia and so on.
i thought when i use online update, it use all the repositories and find updates from all the repositories and then start giving data here and there.
is it incorrect?
On 02/13/2012 08:06 PM, ilAli wrote:
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> you mean all the downloads come from only -opensuse update- repository.
no, that was not your question!
you asked where updates come from when you use Yast2 Online Update, and
i gave you the correct answer.
> but i have more than 10 repository inclouding -Packman, Nvidia- and so
> on.
so, i guess you have decided to not follow the great advice in the
paragraph beginning with “IMPORTANT” in this posting
http://tinyurl.com/33qc9vu, right?
why did you decide to ignore that advice?
first suggestion: make your repo set up look like mine:
http://paste.opensuse.org/81397698 well, actually just make sure you
have exactly four repos enabled, and two repos refreshing…and, make
SURE they are the correct four.
> i thought when i use online update, it use all the repositories and
> find updates from all the repositories and then start giving data here
> and there.
> is it incorrect?
yes, that is incorrect…
those other repos are for installing new application, drivers, utilities
and etc that you do not already have on your system using either YaST
Software Management or “zypper in” [in for ‘instal’]
once an application/etc has been installed then all security patches and
major updates flow though the update repo via either YaST Online Update
or “zypper patch”…
NOT “zypper up” and NOT “zypper dup” those are other commands you
probably are not ready to use yet…at least, i will advise you to NOT
use them until you are fully prepared to alone and unafraid repair any
damage to your system which might result…well, look around the forum,
if you have the wrong repos and use the wrong commands you WILL have
problems.
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On 2012-02-13 20:06, ilAli wrote:
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> you mean all the downloads come from only -opensuse update- repository.
Yes - when using YOU.
> but i have more than 10 repository inclouding -Packman, Nvidia- and so
> on.
No matter.
> i thought when i use online update, it use all the repositories and
> find updates from all the repositories and then start giving data here
> and there.
No.
> is it incorrect?
Yes 
When you use YOU, or “zypper patch” all updates come from the updates
repo, no matter what other repos have to offer. By design.
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Cheers / Saludos,
Carlos E. R.
(from 11.4 x86_64 “Celadon” at Telcontar)
in that advice it says that i only need 4 repositories but in your picture you have more than 4 repositories. do you mean i only add repositories that you enabled them in your picture?
another question: you said after installing for example nvidia graphic driver using nvidia repository, i do not need that repository any more, then if i remove this repository, how can i get future updates about nvidia graphic driver? does opensuse update repository offer these updates too?
On 02/14/2012 08:46 AM, ilAli wrote:
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> in that advice it says that i only need 4 repositories but in your
> picture you have more than 4 repositories.
but, there are only four enabled and two refreshing (see the check
marks?) none of the others are available for use by either YaST or
zypper…they are just listed there but disabled and non-refreshed…
just the same as if they were not listed there at all…
> do you mean i only add
> repositories that you enabled them in your picture?
most likely, if you are like most folks you have LOTS of repos (because
just about every time you use a 1-Click a repo or two are added to your
list) so all you need to do is disable and stop refreshing until your
check marks look like mine: 4 enabled and 2 (packman and update)
refreshing…
> another question: you said after installing for example nvidia graphic
> driver using nvidia repository, i do not need that repository any more,
> then if i remove this repository, how can i get future updates about
> nvidia graphic driver? does opensuse update repository offer these
> updates too?
you do not have to remove the repo…just disable it and stop its
refreshing…then, as long as your nvidia graphic driver is working as
it should: Do not fix it! If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!
if on the other hand you read in these forums that there is a NEW nvidia
graphics driver for your graphics system, and it is wonderful, no
problems, smooth as silk GREAT, then just enable/refresh that repo and
install the new driver. simple.
BUT, before you install that new driver take some precautions! because
while the new driver might work on most machines, it might not work on
yours! so have a plan on how to fix your machine if the new driver
breaks it. and, have that plan before installing the new driver…
clear?
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OK, thank you for your complete answer. but, if i do not need other repositories, why should i keep them and only disable them? why shouldn’t i remove them completely?
and about graphics: my nvidia driver that i installed it about 1 months ago is slower than nouveau driver and has some hangs when i use firefox and so on. please see following thread and help me if it is possible:
Nvidia driver is slower than open source driver
On 02/14/2012 01:56 PM, ilAli wrote:
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> OK, thank you for your complete answer. but, if i do not need other
> repositories, why should i keep them and only disable them? why
> shouldn’t i remove them completely?
sure, it is ok to remove them…
> ‘Nvidia driver is slower than open source driver’
> (http://tinyurl.com/7fdoo6b)
i’ll have a look…but, i doubt i can help.
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