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dids22

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Registered: 2007-01-02

Posts: 251

pacman -Syu

when i do this command its update only from extra and current?

timtux

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From: Gävle, Sweden

Registered: 2005-10-04

Posts: 178

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Re: pacman -Syu

Check your /etc/pacman.conf .

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dids22

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Registered: 2007-01-02

Posts: 251

Re: pacman -Syu

yeah only extra and current

how can i do that when i update the packages
the kernel will not update too?

timtux

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From: Gävle, Sweden

Registered: 2005-10-04

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Re: pacman -Syu

cat /etc/pacman.conf and post the output here.

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dids22

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Registered: 2007-01-02

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Re: pacman -Syu

what does "cat" comand?

i get with nano to the file and save it on my fat32 part' .
this is the out put

#
# /etc/pacman.conf
#
# NOTE: If you find a mirror that is geographically close to you, please
#       move it to the top of the server list, so pacman will choose it
#       first.
#
# To re-sort your mirror lists by ping/traceroute results, use the
# /usr/bin/sortmirrors script.  It requires the "netselect" package.
#

# See the pacman manpage for option directives

#
# GENERAL OPTIONS
#
[options]
LogFile     = /var/log/pacman.log
NoUpgrade   = etc/passwd etc/group etc/shadow etc/sudoers
NoUpgrade   = etc/fstab etc/raidtab etc/ld.so.conf
NoUpgrade   = etc/rc.conf etc/rc.local
NoUpgrade   = etc/modprobe.conf etc/modules.conf
NoUpgrade   = etc/lilo.conf boot/grub/menu.lst
HoldPkg     = pacman glibc
#XferCommand = /usr/bin/wget --passive-ftp -c -O %o %u

#
# REPOSITORIES
#   - can be defined here or included from another file
#   - pacman will search repositories in the order defined here.
#   - local/custom mirrors can be added here or in separate files
#

#[testing]
#Server = ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/testing/os/i686

[current]
# Add your preferred servers here, they will be used first
Include = /etc/pacman.d/current

[extra]
# Add your preferred servers here, they will be used first
Include = /etc/pacman.d/extra

#[unstable]
# Add your preferred servers here, they will be used first
#Include = /etc/pacman.d/unstable

#[community]
# Add your preferred servers here, they will be used first
#Include = /etc/pacman.d/community

# An example of a custom package repository.  See the pacman manpage for
# tips on creating your own repositories.
#[custom]
#Server = file:///home/custompkgs

manmower

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From: Belgium

Registered: 2006-11-17

Posts: 100

Re: pacman -Syu

If you want to access unstable & community via pacman just uncomment the necessary lines (remove the #):

[unstable]
# Add your preferred servers here, they will be used first
Include = /etc/pacman.d/unstable

[community]
# Add your preferred servers here, they will be used first
Include = /etc/pacman.d/community 

Other than that I imagine you could use a NoUpgrade line to keep your current kernel, but I wouldn't recommend it as you would soon run into trouble, the idea with Arch is to stay up to date.

tomk

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From: Ireland

Registered: 2004-07-21

Posts: 9,839

Re: pacman -Syu

IgnorePkg, not NoUpgrade - but I would also not recommend it.

mucknert

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From: Berlin // Germany

Registered: 2006-06-27

Posts: 510

Re: pacman -Syu

I know it is evil to write that but I just cannot hold it to me: that thread is just another great display of ignorance and help-vampirism par excellence. Obviously, the OP does not even know the simplest and most essential commands (I've read some other posts of him) and refuses to read any documentation BEFORE he (or she) asks outright stupid questions. Why must that be? Is it so hard to read the documentation before asking questions? Methinks it is not! 

End of rant.

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dids22

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Registered: 2007-01-02

Posts: 251

Re: pacman -Syu

first it's "he"
second, i am sory i am new on arch
thirdly someone can answer my qustion please:
how can i do that when i update the packages
the kernel will not update too?)
thnkk u

mucknert

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From: Berlin // Germany

Registered: 2006-06-27

Posts: 510

Re: pacman -Syu

While it is acknowledged that you are new to Arch (which is nothing to apologize for) it is also clear that you do not care to figure out the basics on your own (which is a *VERY* bad thing). Just use the Wiki and the Documentation provided, dangit! Stop crying for the spoon.

But as an act of goodwill I will help you to help yourself. Use the following for Information: http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Pac … al_options

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manmower

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From: Belgium

Registered: 2006-11-17

Posts: 100

Re: pacman -Syu

http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Pac … figuration.

EDIT: Sorry for the redundant post, mucknert answered while I was typing.

dids22

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Registered: 2007-01-02

Posts: 251

Re: pacman -Syu

i'm hoping it's my last noobing qustion:
where is the kernel located?

Dusty

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From: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Registered: 2004-01-18

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Re: pacman -Syu

dids22: On behalf of the Archlinux community, I apologize for mucknert's posts. While his points are valid, there was no need to attack in this way. Its clear to me that English isn't your first language so I understand why you're having trouble with the documentation.

Perhaps you would feel more comfortable posting in "Newbie Corner", where posts like mucknert's are not acceptable, or in the "Other Languages" forum where you may be able to receive help in your own language.

Good luck with your Arch Linux experience. It is generally considered best to search google, the Arch Linux Wiki, and the Arch Linux forums before posting new questions.

As for your question about where the kernel is located, I'm not certain what you're asking. It comes in the Arch package "kernel26". FYI, you could have answered this question yourself by using the command "pacman -Ss kernel", or by using the web interface on the Arch Linux front page to search for the kernel.

Dusty

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manmower

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From: Belgium

Registered: 2006-11-17

Posts: 100

Re: pacman -Syu

I suppose you just have to add the following to your pacman.conf under [options]:

IgnorePkg = kernel26

If you're using the default Arch kernel (don't take my word for it, I've never tried this option).

But once again I would advise you not to do it. The upgrade to kernel 2.6.19 is not the easiest but it is well documented (also look in the news section for some crucial information), and you are only further complicating things for yourself by postponing the upgrade. Just some friendly advice from a fellow newbie.