yum update

[Eric Kosten]

Hello to all listers.  I am trying to help a friend with a new fc install.
>From all of the man info, typing yum update, the packages will be updated at
least those that are installed on the system.  Wow it is taking a long time.
He is using x during this time, and I am locally logged in via my linux box
on ssh.  Any help is appreciated.  His cpu according to cpuinfo is some
thing like 1.2 and the rest I can't remember.  His cpu is an athalon xp
according to this friend.  1 gig of ram, not sure how much is free.
thanks
Eric