On January 6, 2004 11:18 pm, Mark Bidewell wrote: > To fix most of the up2date glitches change the sources in > /etc/sysconfig/rhn/sources to mirror sites I think two things should be done to minimize these reported up2date "problems". One, the instructions should be available at the fedora website. I don't see why they aren't. Moreover, the instructions should be more than just "Use a mirror" or "edit your /etc/sysconfig/rhn/sources". These are too vague for newbies. Why not give fuller instructions, perhaps including the important points - Decide on some mirrors from the list - As root, edit your /etc/sysconfig/rhn/sources - For each mirror, add the line http://....<url> /1/i386/os/ The last bit, /1/i386/os/, is important IMO since the website just gives the root directory. - save and restart up2date Secons, all the cries to "search the archives" are falling on deaf ears since a newbie, especially those coming from a non-redhat distribution experience, don't even know where the archives are. Again, why isn't this linked from the website? On http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/release-notes/ it gives clear instructions on how to join the mailing-lists, but why not include something like, "Before posting a question to the mailing list, why not search the archives first to see if your problem has been answered. To search the archives go to http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-list/"; Maybe I'm off my rocker, but a few simple additions to the website should help reduce the noise levels. regards
