Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE SERVER 10 SP2 - INSTALLATION AND ADMINISTRATION Installation Manual page 153

Installing Source Packages
A package containing the source files for the program is usually available. The sources
are not needed for running the program, but you may want to install the sources to
compile a custom version of the program.
To install sources for selected program, mark the check box in the Source column. If
you cannot see a check box, your installation sources do not contain the source of the
package.
Saving the Package Selection
If you want to install the same packages on several computers, you can save your con-
figuration to file and use it for other systems. To save your package selection, choose
File > Export from the menu. To import a prepared selection, use File > Import.
IMPORTANT: Hardware Compatibility
Because this function saves the exact package list, it is only reliable when the
hardware is identical on the source and target systems. For more complicated
situations, AutoYaST, described in Chapter 5, Automated Installation (page 85),
may be a better choice.
Removing Packages
To remove packages, assign the correct status to the packages to remove and click Ac-
cept. Selected packages should have the Delete status. If a package required by other
installed packages is marked for deletion, the package manager issues an alert with
detailed information and alternative solutions.
Reinstalling Packages
If you find damaged files that belong to package or you want to reinstall the original
version of a package from your installation media, reinstall the package. To reinstall
packages, select packages for reinstallation and click Accept. Selected packages should
have the Update status. If any dependency issues arise with installed packages, the
package manager issues an alert with detailed information and alternative solutions.
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