Re: F13: Automatic Updates not Working

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On 10/04/2010 09:51 AM, Oliver Ruebenacker wrote:
>       Hello,
>
>    I have F13 on one machine where it never prompts for software
> updates. I think it used to prompt in the past (with the same F13). I
> even switched automatic updates checking from daily to hourly, but no
> difference. Regularly, after some days have passed without prompt for
> updates, I run yum update and install the updates that accumulated,
> sometimes dozens of them. I googled for the problem but only found old
> references and no solution. That machine used to be used not very
> frequently, with power downs occasionally lasting a week or two, and
> it is usually off during nights. Any idea what is going on? Thanks!

Assuming you're using Gnome, go to "System->Preferences->Startup 
Applications" and ensure you have "PackageKit Update Applet" in there
and enabled.  If not, add it.  The actual program name ("command") is
"/usr/bin/gpk-update-icon".
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