Topic: E-Smith 5.5 RPM Updates 1 and 2 order

[John]

I just updated from 5.0 to 5.5. Now I face the task of applying the updates 1 and 2. First, could some kind soul tell me the difference between RPM's and SRPM's? Also, is there a specific order I run them in? I assume I run all the UPDATE1 RPM's and then run all the UPDATE2 RPM's. Can I batch them?

I used to rely on the blades control panel for this task, but that appears to have ended. I have been able to downlaod and install a few 3rd party RPM's so I am getting more comfortable with it.

John

[Andrew]

check out

http://www.dungog.net/sme/howto/install.php

once you install that rpm, it makes installer future rpms super easy--you just login in the server manager, go to the updates section and upload your rpms through your web browser

[John]

Andrew,

Thank you for the information on the installer. I shall put it to good use. Bye-the-way, I find this group very informative and polite.

John

[Bill Talcott]

John wrote:
>
> I just updated from 5.0 to 5.5. Now I face the task of
> applying the updates 1 and 2. First, could some kind soul
> tell me the difference between RPM's and SRPM's? Also, is
> there a specific order I run them in? I assume I run all the
> UPDATE1 RPM's and then run all the UPDATE2 RPM's. Can I batch
> them?

SRPMs are archives of the source code. Unless you want to edit the stuff yourself, you shouldn't ever need an SRPM.

From http://forums.contribs.org/index.php?topic=138.msg499#msg499

Joseph Morrison wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> They are cumulative, so you only need to install the last
> one. This is the standard for RPMs, but you're right that it
> should be documented. We will eventually be putting up a
> "bugs and patches" page on our web site explaining all this.
>
> Remember to follow the README instructions carefully when
> upgrading the RPM.
>
> Best regards,
> - Joe

FYI, some updates rely on features that were patched in earlier updates. In this case, you'll need to install the earlier update in order to apply the final one. This should be noted in the documentation, or in a resulting error message.

Also, I personally use the Update System addon a lot. However, some people have said that they've had problems with it. For large batches of files like in Updates, I like to install them manually. http://www.chrouch.com/e-smith/rpm-howto.html is a copy of an old HowTo explaining how to install RPMs manually...