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Why dvd is must to install software in mageia

PostPosted: Aug 7th, '13, 13:32
by ahsanraza
I am a new user.I want to know whenever I want to install a software in mageia there is message said please insert core release medium.when I insert dvd of mageia the installation begins and software is installed.i want to know it is must to enter dvd of mageia for everytime I want to install the software?
is there any solutions?
I use Linux mint ubunto and lubunto but there is no system like this in mageia

Re: Why dvd is must to install software in mageia

PostPosted: Aug 7th, '13, 14:06
by djennings
Welcome ahsanraza

If you define an online software repository, and remove the DVD media as a repository, then you will no longer be prompted to insert the DVD.

It is also necessary to define the online repository in order to receive updates to the distro.

It is all explained in the wiki
https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Software_management