On 11/27/13, Doug <dmcgarr...@optonline.net> wrote: > 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. > > Maybe I have it wrong--I refer to having to install knowing a priori the > name of the package you want to install.
I use "apt-cache search some-term" (aliased to "aks some-term"). Since I usually have one or more shells open, I find it quicker to flick the mouse over the term, and type those characters, then apt-get install packagenam<TAB>. Yes, it requires knowledge of these commands (or "aptitude" command); I personally find this process uniquely satisfying. > 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. Good. And good too. Great to have a system that provides things we find useful to use frequently, and never have problems with. Really good to hear :) Regards Zenaan -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/caosgnsso0noeq9oxapn5zokkxniyfqamvwancjsm3rab3dq...@mail.gmail.com
