RPM Updates through Apt


Using apt and synaptic
Open Terminal and type the following to become the super user
su -
Download and install apt and synaptic by giving the following command
rpm -ivh apt-0.5.15cnc7-6.fc4.i386.rpm
rpm -ivh synaptic-0.57.2-1.fc4.i386.rpm
Edit the repository file by typing
gedit /etc/apt/sources.list.d/dag.list
If there is nothing in this file (blank page), type the following in gedit:
#Name: Dag RPM Repository
# URL: http://dag.wieers.com/apt/
### Dag RPM Repository for Fedora Core
rpm http://apt.sw.be fedora/4/en/i386 dag
Be sure there is a carriage return (blank line) at the bottom of the file. Click the "save" icon in gedit and then close gedit. While still in the root terminal, type:
rpm --import http://dag.wieers.com/packages/RPM-GPG-KEY.dag.txt
Enter the following command to update the apt repository list
apt-get update
After you have logged back in go to "Desktop" > "System Settings" > "More System Settings" >"Synaptic package manager". You will be asked to enter your root password. In Synaptic click on the "reload" icon to update your package list. You may now add programs to your Fedora Core installation by scrolling down the package list and checking appropriate check boxes for packages that you wish to add. When you are finished selecting them, click "apply".