How to Update CentOS 5.1 to 5.2
- 1). Open the Terminal on your 5.1 computer. This is located in the "Applications" or "Programs" folder.
- 2). Wait for the Terminal to open. This is a gray screen with a flashing cursor.
- 3). Type "# yum update" into the Terminal and press "Enter."
- 4). Wait for the OS to update. This should take about an hour to complete.
- 5). Click "OK" when prompted to restart the computer.
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