rpm update

[pelle]

hello all !

Im real newbie of linux and I want some help updating my RPM ?
when I try rpm -ivh or -Fvh with the new rpm package I says it is in use,well ofcourse im using it...but how can I update it?
I have read the rpm-howto and it says nothing about howto update rpm.
So if someone can please help me with this ?
I have rpm-3.0.4 and cannot install packages newer than 3.x.x
Please help !!

[mstembri3]

type 'man rpm'

There is a ton of good info there. I recall seeing an update switch.

[bdg1983]

rpm -Uvh packagename.rpm is used to update rpm packages.

This will work for everything except for updating the actual rpm itself. Apparently there are a few steps that need to be done and not just updating the package.

Someone here once posted the steps to update rpm although it may be hard to locate. Hopefully this person or someone else who knows will be able to help.

[pelle]

ok thanks mstembri3 never tried that one but will do..
I hope i can find that post about rpm upgrading...
thanks alot !