sources.list and local dir question

Hello, I have added a local directory to sources.list: echo "deb file:/usr/local/software/debian stable non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list Further I have created a directory tree: mkdir -p /usr/local/software/debian/stable/non-free and put my .deb files in there. Then I did apt-ge

Howto reinstall corrupted package?

Suppose, we have some broken files on our system. Is there any way/tool to automatically scan for the broken files; i.e. compare the checksum of the files on disk with the checksum stored in the package metadata? After the corrupted package is identified, how can I reinstall the package? Of course

modutils for kernel 2.6.x and Woody

Hi, does someone know a package for the new modutils for Woody? /FAU -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Disk Acoustic Settings

Hi, is there a tool for customizing the acoustic settings of a hard drive? /FAU -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Command: ip

In what package is the cmd `ip' hidden? /FAU -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Debian IPv6 Ready?

Hello, is Debian IPv6 ready? What additional packages need I to install? /FAU -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

How to Auto-power-off?

Hi, how can I make the system to automatically switch off the power after system halt? /FAU -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

CVS /var/lib/cvs filesystem standard

Hi, Debian creates a CVS reposetory in /var/lib by default. I have some misgivings about this location. Doesn't the filesystem standard allow to delete all files below /var? This would be rather fatal for the development team if some careless admin follows this rule. /FAU -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, em

CVS /var/lib/cvs filesystem standard

Hi, Debian creates a CVS reposetory in /var/lib by default. I have some misgivings about this location. Doesn't the filesystem standard allow to delete all files below /var? This would be rather fatal for the development team if some careless admin follows this rule. /FAU -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, em

Re: Group src

Ismael Valladolid Torres wrote: > El domingo, 12 de octubre de 2003, a las 19:37, Colin Watson escribe: >> This group owns source code, including files in /usr/src. It can be >> used locally to give a user the ability to manage system source >> code. > > Also, they are given write acc

Group src

Hi, for what is the group src used in Debian? Is there any document describing the policy of the Debian groups? /FAU -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]