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Restriction of Function Keys: The F keys are also used for functions. Cer-
tain function keys might be occupied by the terminal and may not be
available for YaST. However, the
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Alt key combinations and F keys
should always be fully available on a pure text console.
2.10.3 Starting the Individual Modules
To save time, the individual YaST modules can be started directly. To a
module, enter yast <module_name>. The network module, for exam-
ple, is started with yast lan. A list of all module names available on your
system can be viewed with the command yast -l or yast --list.
2.10.4 YaST Online Update
The YOU Module
The YaST Online Update (YOU) module can be started from the command
line as root like any other YaST module:
yast online_update .url <url>
yast online_update starts the respective module. The option url can
be used to specify the server (local or on the Internet) from which YOU
should get all information and patches. If you do not specify a server when
starting the module, select the server or the directory in the YaST dialog.
Configure cron jobs for automating the update with ‘Configure Fully Auto-
matic Update’.
The parameter .cd_default instructs YOU to install from a patch CD.
This parameter has the same effect as .url cd:///.
Online Update from the Command Line
Using the command-line tool online_update, the system can be updated
automatically (e.g., by means of scripts). For instance, you may want your
system to search a specific server for updates and download the patches
and patch information at a specified time in regular intervals. However,
you may not want the patches to be installed automatically. Instead, you
may want to review the patches and select the patches for installation at a
later time.
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