Notifications on updates to [core]?

twelveeighty · 2012-01-24 19:22:51

Is there an easy way to get notified any time an update is made to the [core] packages, or the kernel, more specifically?

I know pacman will list all updates, but I'd like to be mentally prepared before running pacman -Syu.

Is this done in one of the mailing lists?

karol · 2012-01-24 20:18:56

Nobody forces you to update as soon as the updates are available.

Awebb · 2012-01-24 20:21:59

There are a few tools that monitor updates. I think Xyne made one or updated it recently. Search the board for "xyne conky pacman".

twelveeighty · 2012-01-24 21:05:44

karol wrote:

Nobody forces you to update as soon as the updates are available.

I understand, but that's exactly the decision I'd like to make wisely. So having a notification on a kernel update would probably push out the date I run the update.

Awebb · 2012-01-24 21:12:39

What's the problem? pacman -Syu… see "linux" or $SOMEPACKE_I_WORRY_ABOUT… hit Ctrl-c… make some research, return to pacman -Syu and install the whole package or not. I do this all the time. There's no shame in killing pacman by pressing Ctrl-c. Or simply hit "n" (or whatever letter no starts with in your language), do some research and come back later.

Use the Recent Updates rss feed on the home page, add some grep and create a cronjob. You won't even have to annoy your mirror with constant requests.

twelveeighty · 2012-01-24 21:39:53

Awebb wrote:

What's the problem?

There's no problem - I am just looking for a way to be *notified* when a kernel update has made it into [core].
It's like going to the dentist - I can look at my calendar and figure out what time my appointment is, or I can get a nice notification that tells me there is a potential painful situation developing. It doesn't mean I won't evaluate whether going to the dentist and doing an important presentation on the same day is a good idea, same as evaluating whether pacman -Syu is a good idea just before that same presentation.

Awebb wrote:

Use the Recent Updates rss feed on the home page, add some grep and create a cronjob. You won't even have to annoy your mirror with constant requests.

Thanks. I've added the feed to my desktop. If there was a way to filter that by just [core] packages, I'd be almost there.

Awebb · 2012-01-24 23:02:33

There is. Some grep and a cronjob. A "pacman -Ss rss" will show you plenty tools that can help you on your way.

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#1 2012-01-24 19:22:51

Notifications on updates to [core]?

#2 2012-01-24 20:18:56

Re: Notifications on updates to [core]?

#3 2012-01-24 20:21:59

Re: Notifications on updates to [core]?

#4 2012-01-24 21:05:44

Re: Notifications on updates to [core]?

#5 2012-01-24 21:12:39

Re: Notifications on updates to [core]?

#6 2012-01-24 21:39:53

Re: Notifications on updates to [core]?

#7 2012-01-24 23:02:33

Re: Notifications on updates to [core]?

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