Brandon Fogerty wrote:
Hi, I am a new user of linux. I am using the knoppix debian flavor of
linux.
I have found myself spending hours trying to install simple software
simply because I have to download all the dependencies in a tree like
fashion. This is a major headache. Currently I have to get a list of
each dependency package I need, then search on the debian site for
them. Once done, I have to then install the dependencies of those
files using the same method again. There has to be some software that
automates this process. Is thre anything like this out there and if
so, where can I download it? Thanks in advance!
Kindest Regards,
-- Brandon Fogerty
GOD Bless you Always!!!!!!!!!!
There are automated systems for resolving these dependencies. The
(command line interface) "apt-get" package manager is my preferred way
of dealing with software installation. Synaptic is another possible
(graphical) solution. For apt-get to work you should:
1) check your /etc/apt/sources.list file. It should contain something
like this line:
deb ftp://ftp.belnet.be/debian/ stable main
As I am from Belgium, this is the mirror with the best speed for me. You
can search for other mirrors closer to you.
2) do an "apt-get update" as root. This updates the list of available
software on your computer.
3) do "apt-get install <packagename>" to install a software package. If
you don't know the name you can use "apt-cache search <searchterm>" to
search for it.
If you need more information you can check this link:
http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/apt-howto/ch-basico.en.html
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