The applet displays a different icon, depending on the status of the updates. Table 4-1 shows the possible icons and their meaning.
Icon | Description |
---|---|
![]() | Updates are available |
![]() | System is up-to-date |
![]() | Checking for updates |
![]() | Error has occurred |
Table 4-1. Red Hat Network Alert Notification Tool Icons
If you see the
icon, it is strongly recommended that you apply the updates. Refer to
Section 4.4 Applying Updates for information on applying
updates.
If you have scheduled updates to be installed, you can watch
the applet icon to determine when updates are applied. The icon changes
to the
icon after the Errata Updates are applied.
If you apply a kernel update (or the kernel update is automatically
applied), the applet displays the
icon until the system is rebooted with the new kernel. If you double-click on the
applet, the Available Updates tab displays a
list of packages that can be updated on your system.