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Install Packages/Updates


For this example, I will assume you are logged in as a standard user (a user you created with the adduser command earlier. We are going to be installing some packages, and getting some updates to your system using the “yum” command.


  1. To update packages, we'll first become the root user, which is also considered the super user. Type su from your prompt to become the super user. You will be prompted for the root password.




  1. Now, we'll update the machine. Type: yum update


  1. Type 'exit' once the update is complete to drop back to a standard user, then exit again will leave the terminal..