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Trivial patches are available.
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An error occurred.
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No update repository is defined. When you click the updater applet in this state,
you are asked whether to check for updates. If you agree, the YaST Online Update
Configuration module is started.
Installing Patches
Whenever the updater icon shows the availability of patches, left-click to open the
software installation window. It lists the number of Security and Recommended
patches available. While the security patches are installed by default, you can choose
whether to install the recommended ones as well. Some patches, such as new kernel
versions, require to restart your computer. Check Do not Install Updates that Require
a Restart to skip these updates for now. Start updating your system by clicking Install.
Figure 6.3 KDE Updater Applet: Simple Update View
A click on Details opens the Available Updates window which shows a detailed
list of all patches and allows you to alter the selection of packages that will be installed.
Apart from the patch name the Type (Security, Recommended or Optional), a short
Summary and the patch version number is shown. Patches are sorted alphabetically by
default—change this by clicking on a column headline (Name, Summary, Type, New
Version, Catalog, or Restart). Click Install to proceed.
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