Operation Manual

4.5.2 Using the GNOME Update Applet
The update applet resides in the notication area of the panel. Its icon changes depending
on the availability and relevance of patches and the status of the update. To invoke the
applet manually, choose Computer > More Applications > System > Software Update.
NOTE: Icon visibility
By default, the update applet icon is only visible in the notication area, if
patches are available.
Open box with a globe
The update is busy (for example checking for updates or installing software).
Red Star with Exclamation Mark
Security patches are available.
Orange Star with an Up Arrow
Important patches are available.
Yellow Star with a Down Arrow
Trivial patches are available.
Yellow Triangle with Exclamation Mark
An error has occurred.
4.5.2.1 Installing Patches
Procedure 4.2
Installing Patches
1
Whenever new patches are available, a notication message will appear and the
Update Applet icon will be visible in the notication area. Either click Install updates
in the notication message or click the icon to open the Software Update window.
2
All security and important patches are preselected. It is strongly recommended to
install these patches. Trivial patches can be manually selected by ticking the respective
check boxes. Get detailed information on a patch by clicking on its title.
3
Click Install Updates to start the patch installation.
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