updating apps using rh8.0

[bruce]

hi...

In trying to do an update of mysql, we're running into issues. We have
rh8.0, using gnome as the windowing system. We're doing the updates
remotely.

When trying to use the gnome "package manager", it's looking to access the
ISO file information in the CD. If possible, we'd like to be able to simply
point to a directory with the files...

We tried to do a manual update and  totally blew it! We ran into a
continuing problem with dependencies for the apps that appeared to be
circular.

So.. The question, is there some way/(command line app) that we should use
to perform the updates. We've seen reference to "app-get" but can't seem to
find the app for RH8.0.

If someone has any insight/suggestions, we're happy to take them.

Thanks for any assistance with this.

Regards,

Bruce
bedouglas at earthlink.net
(925) 866-2790