LinuxWorld Australia: System Update with YUM

“Keeping your Linux system up to date with the latest security
fixes and software updates can be a real pain. But it doesn’t have
to be.

“Package management front-ends work a bit like Micro­soft’s
Windows Update service. They access a repository of available
software and synchronise the software on your computer with the
latest versions available on the repository. Along with this update
function, package management front-ends can also be used to install
new software, and to remove software without breaking other
applications…”

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