basic YAST question [solved]

[Tony Alfrey]

Tony Alfrey wrote:
> For you SuSE experts:
> 
> I usually just use rpm -Uvh or whatever to install rpms.  YAST is 
> supposed to do this but whenever I fire it up to look for an rpm that 
> is, for example, on my Desktop, I have no idea how to make YAST find the 
> rpm.  A long time ago I used kpackage to do this (check dependencies, 
> whatever).  So can anyone give me the basic clue to using YAST for this, 
> 'cause I assume YAST will  keep track of what rpms are installed.

Sorry, ignore.