- Issued:
- 2004-12-21
- Updated:
- 2004-12-21
RHBA-2004:582 - Bug Fix Advisory
Synopsis
Updated rhn-applet package
Type/Severity
Bug Fix Advisory
Topic
An updated rhn-applet package that adds support for Red Hat Network
registration reminders is now available.
Description
The rhn-applet package indicates in the panel when newer Red Hat packages
are available.
This updated rhn-applet package now reminds users that their system is not
registered, or that their system is registered but not activated.
All users of rhn-applet should upgrade to this updated package, which
includes this enhancement.
Solution
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released
errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat
Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat
Update Agent, use the following command:
up2date
For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the
following Web page for the System Administration or Customization
guide specific to your system:
Affected Products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 3 x86_64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 3 ia64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 3 i386
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 3 x86_64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 3 ia64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 3 i386
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 3 x86_64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 3 i386
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems 3 s390x
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems 3 s390
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian 3 ppc
Fixes
- BZ - 102814 - Missing BuildRequires in spec file.
- BZ - 107415 - rhn-applet-tui crashes with python puke
- BZ - 135092 - firstboot nag functionality doesn't work correctly
- BZ - 135392 - rhn-applet crashes on startup
- BZ - 138369 - Terms of service in RHN applet points user to wrong place for launch menu in RHEL B2+
- BZ - 140754 - "Activate later" in post-firstboot nag fails to nag
CVEs
(none)
References
(none)
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