On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 21:03:47 -0400, Brian Astill wrote: > Is there a list of packages sorted by Section, rather than by Package, > without logging onto packages.debian.org/stable/ ?
Try running Synaptic (GTK) or Aptitude (console) and you can choose a categorized view. > Is there some kind of overarching index somewhere that would help me find the > sorts of packages I want, wherever they might be listed? Debian.org is the true source of wisdom. However, Synaptic can search through package descriptions, and it and Aptitude provide categorized listings. > Package: abiword > Description: Dummy package providing abiword > ... > that if I install "abiword" it will provide a script which will go-fetch > all the bits of abiword it needs to function? If you install the "dummy" package -- a dummy package mentions the dependencies necessary to install and use the application -- APT's tools will fetch and install the dependencies for you. It's not exactly a script but it does what you want. > Package: amaya > ... > Depends: lesstif1, libc6 (>= 2.2.3-7), xlibs (>> 4.1.0) > > mean I must check my system to ensure these dependencies exist and > correct if necessary before I download/install "amaya"? No, not if you use apt-get, aptitude, or synaptic. If you instead download the packages yourself and use dpkg, you have to manage it yourself. > Finally, where could I find the answers to such questions without > bothering this list? I don't have the URL handy, but debian.org has an APT user's guide. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
