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<p><a name="BIdNEW-software-management-pa141"></a><span class="inlinemediaobject"><img src="images/rpmdrake-update-icon.png"></span>This simple interface allows you to quickly check
for available updates and to install them with one click.
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<b>Adding
Update Media. </b>
The first time you
launch this tool, you are prompted to add update media. Follow the
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<p><a name="BIdNEW-software-management-pa146"></a>Once update
media is configured, the <span class="application">Mandriva Update</span>
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