Ximian Red Carpet

This is version 1.0 of the guide to Red Carpet, describing Red Carpet 1.1

Copyright © 2000, 2001 by Ximian Inc.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Ximian Red Carpet Channels
2.1. Channel Subscriptions
2.2. Getting Down to Work
2.2.1. Updating with Ximian Red Carpet
2.2.2. Removing Software
2.2.3. Installing New Software with Ximian Red Carpet
3. Red Carpet Express
3.1. Signing up for the Red Carpet Express Service
3.2. Activating the Red Carpet Express Service

1. Introduction

Ximian Red Carpet is a program designed to help you manage the software you have on your computer. It can help you install, update, and remove programs, without making you keep track of dependencies and conflicts yourself. It works with the package management structures your operating systems already has, so you can use it alongside command-line tools without running into conflicts.

Ximian Red Carpet also gives you access to two important services from Ximian, Inc. The first service, Red Carpet Express, is for individuals, and offers access to special high-speed servers with faster connections, so you get better download rates. The other service, Ximian CorporateConnect, is aimed at businesses and workgroups that want to manage software deployment on a relatively large scale.

To find out more about using Red Carpet Express, read . For more about Red Carpet CorporateConnect, visit the Ximian website.

NoteSoftware Requirements
 

  • Ximian Red Carpet's update and installation services require a network connection. You can still use Ximian red Carpet to install local packages without a network connection by selecting +File+ ->Install Local Packages+ + + + + + .

  • To install, update, or remove software, you must enter your system's root password. If you do not have root privileges, you may only view the software installed on your system.

To start using Ximian Red Carpet, select Main Menu+ + + + + + + ->System->Ximian Red Carpet Updater, or type red-carpet at the command line.

Figure 1. Ximian Red Carpet Summary

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