Novell Linux Desktop 9 Users Handbook

IN THIS CHAPTER:

59 About Updating and Adding Applications to NLD

60 About Updating Applications Using Red Carpet

61 Run Red Carpet to Update NLD Applications

62 About RPMs

63 Find Applications Using Red Carpet

64 Install Applications Using Red Carpet

65 Install and Remove Applications Using YaST

66 About Installing Applications from Other Archive Types

After you become comfortable with the NLD environment, you will probably consider adding additional applications and applets to your system. You will also want to keep your NLD installation files up-to-date. NLD makes it easy for you to install and update software.

In this chapter we explore different ways to update the software on your computer and add new software. We take a look at program archive types and become familiar with YaST and Red Carpet.