Thanks. I've been by the RPM Drake. It seemed it only installed (optional) software from the three Linux disks. I will revisit it and see how it looks on the internet for Mandriva compatible software.
From a vanilla install, that may be true. However, I would think (this is true of yum, anyway) that you can add software repositories in its configuration and it will look on-line for additional software.
As with most package managers, you might have to update the source list before you can download new programs. I found these instructions...
MandrakeUpdate is the tool that helps you update your installed software, you can start it by using one of the following methods:
- Open up your menu, select System -> Configuration -> Configure your computer
Then choose: Software Management -> Update
-or-
- Open up your menu, select System -> Configuration -> Packaging -> Mandrakelinux Update
-or-
- Open up a terminal emulator and type: MandrakeUpdate
I would say after that you should easily be able to install software from the internet.
I forgot: from there, follow these directions:
http://www.mandrakehelp.com/RPM-HOWTO.html#2.5
Wow I thought better of you than to load some French O/S when prodded by Shadow dude and Flaming dude from hell. Oh well, probably won't work much better anyway, and some people must have more time than money.