Zitat von Pete Biggs <pete at biggs.org.uk>: >> Hallo. >> thanks to all for the answers. >> One aspect is unclear for me. Updates are published using the update- >> directory like the one in my question? >> > > Yes, there is a "base" repo which is what is used as a fresh install > for that particular version of CentOS. The "updates" repo contains the > updated packages. > > The two repos go together: "base" gives a fixed reference point for the > version, "updates" builds on it. You normally need both. > > As others have said, you really shouldn't be looking to alter what was > installed by the installer unless you really know what you are doing. > > What is the background to the question you are asking - why does it > matter? Hallo, I m a beginner using centos and I want make sure that I ve understand the update-management of centos. Ralf