September 20, 2012 | By Duchateaux.
This Article shows you How to Enable NonFree Media on Mageia Linux 2 for Installing Software by urpmi Package Manager.
The Content give Focus Only to the Essentials Instructions and Commands to make it Easier to Follow.
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How to SetUp the Mageia Urpmi Repositories:
Mageia Repositories SetUp
Open a Terminal Window
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)
Login as SuperUser
su
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo
Enable the NonFree urpmi Media
urpmi.update --no-ignore nonfree
Skip Backports and Debug Sections
urpmi.update --ignore backports && urpmi.update --ignore debug
After if you Get “unable to access synthesis file” you will Need to Wait Until the Mirror Synchronize Again, usually in the next Day.