On 11/26/2013 03:22 PM, Zenaan Harkness wrote: > On 11/27/13, Lisi Reisz <lisi.re...@gmail.com> wrote: >> On Sunday 24 November 2013 19:20:47 Doug wrote: >>> On 11/24/2013 12:34 PM, AP wrote: >> [snip] >>>> (i) Which Distribution: >> [snip] >>>> (ii) DEB vs RPM >>> >> [snip] >>> The other differentiator is the package manager. I have a very >>> strong opinion here: the package manager MUST display the available >>> programs that you can choose from. >> >> That statement is a very contentious one, and one with which I >> disagree. I have not infrequently been using Synaptic on a computer >> I administer, torn my hair out and switched to Aptitude to solve a >> problem. >> >>> If it doesn't, you will have to >>> have a list from somewhere. The idea of using "apt-get-install >>> filename" is just beyond my belief. >> >> Beyond your belief? So you do not believe that there are many of us >> who _like_ the command line? You may not like it, but many do. > > Doug, are you thinking "apt-get install packagename" > or "dpkg install filename"? > > The latter is rarely used (even by 'power' users) these days, and the > former is not what you wrote - perhaps this clarifies something useful > for someone. > > Enjoy > Zenaan > > Maybe I have it wrong--I refer to having to install knowing a priori the name of the package you want to install. And I have _never_ had a problem with Synaptic. Using it for at least 4 years now. I'm not afraid of the command line, I use it frequently.
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