* Joe Giles ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: > List, > > I am new to Debian and have a couple of generic questions. I have used > Red Hat for years and I'm fairly comfortable with Linux. Here are some > questions I have: > > 1> Is there a facility like Red Hat(up2date) where I can update packages > on my system? Will apt-get work?
$apt-get update will update the records of the packages on your system. $apt-get upgrade will get all the new versions and install them. if you're running woody, there won't be any real updates other than security though. > > 2> Is the Kernal hacked and patched like the RedHat kernel? yep. sanely though. :D > > 3> Would you rather just download the ISO's or would you rather use the > jigdo app? jigdo. jigdo is spectacularly cool. iain -- wh33, y1p33 3tc. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
