On Tue, 2013-11-26 at 16:58 -0500, Doug 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. > > > > 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. > > -doug > > -- > Blessed are the peacemakers..for they shall be shot at from both sides. > --A.M.Greeley > >
errr WTF?! How are you supposed to install something which you don't know? Maybe $ apt-get moo would do the job. -- André N. Batista GNUPG/PGP KEY: 6722CF80 -- 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/1386364436.27052.63.camel@tagesuhu-pc
