On 04/10/2013 09:19 PM, Richard Owlett wrote: > Carroll Grigsby wrote: >> On Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:48:26 -0500 >> Richard Owlett <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Man pages generally do not include information some users >>> would find vital. >>> >>> In fact >>> http://manpages.debian.net/cgi-bin/man.cgi?query=intro&sektion=1&apropos=0&manpath=Debian+6.0+squeeze&title=Introduction%20Section%201 >>> >>> >>> explicitly states in part: >>> "... Man pages are terse, and allow you to find quickly >>> some forgotten detail. For newcomers an introductory text >>> with more examples and explanations is useful." >>> and later states: >>> "A lot of GNU/FSF software is provided with info files." >>> >>> I often do not have available a functioning Linux system, >>> thus my need for web based source of information. >>> >>> My current problem is proper use of dpkg-scanpackages. I >>> need examples of its typical and atypical use. I need those >>> to give me the background for a sensible question.
Often the info-pages do not give any additional details (I have just verified this for "dpkg-scanpackages" where both info and manpage seemed equal after a quick glance). However, I can not help you with "dpkg-scanpackages"-usage. >>> Pointers please. >>> TIA >> >> Try the info package -- it should be installed on your system. Enter >> "info info" at a terminal. Then enter "info dpkg". After that, you're >> on your own. >> >> -- cmg >> > > BUT I SAID > "I often do not have available a functioning Linux system, > thus my need for web based source of information." > > That is my current situation, hence my explicit request for we based > information ;/ -- http://masysma.ohost.de/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
