Re: The KDebian FAQ....
> 0.-Question: Where can I find the last version of this FAQ?
> Answer: 27 Jan 2001
> You can find it in http://kde.tdyc.com
should be http://kde.debian.net
> 1.-Q: Is there a list for KDE & Debian users?
> A: 27 Jan 2001
> Yes, the email address is: debian-kde@lists.debian.org
>
> 2.-Q: How can I subscribe the ?"debian-kde@lists.debian.org"
> A: 27 Jan 2001
> Send an email to debian-kde-request@lists.debian.org with the subject "subscribe".
>
> 3.-Q: Where are the Release schedules?
>
> 4.-Q: Is there any web for KDE & Debian?
> A: 27 Jan 2001
> Please try http://kde.tdyc.com
should be http://kde.debian.net
ok... just replace .tdyc.com with .debian.net for this stuff from here
on out. :)
> 5.-Q: What's avail and what's not?
>
> 6.-Q:?How do I install it...I can't find a package called "kde"?
> A: 27 Jan 2001
> Go to http://kde.tdyc.com/ ?find a mirror close to you...throw that apt line in...apt-get install task-kde
> if you want 2.1 beta packages you need to add a "beta" to the end of the apt line.
beta is gone. it's " main crypto " with other " qt1apps optional kde2 sword"
kde2 = 2.0.1
> 7.-Q: What is the proper line to add to /etc/apt/sources.list?
Look at http://kde.debian.net Apt lines are listed with a breakdown
of what they are..however they are:
main = current release of KDE + all required and optional packages
crypto = crypto packages (libssl + -crypto kde modules)
optional = some extra packages I packaged with no warranty
kde2 = KDE 2.0.1 packages (old)
qt1apps = Really old (and unsupported) QT1/KDE1 apps
sword = Sword modules converted from .rpm via alien (needed for sword and
Bibletime)
> 8.-Q: BTW, what is this 'sources.list'?
Package resource list for APT. The package resource list is used to
locate archives of the package distribution system in use on the system.
At this time, this manual page documents only the packaging
system used by the Debian GNU/Linux system. This control
file is located in /etc/apt/sources.list
> 10.-Q: How do I know if I should ask here, or kde.org?
> A: 16 Mar 2001
> If you are using Debian and KDE and your problem is a KDE related problem... ask here!
If the problem is with KDE there is no harm in asking on the Debian KDE
list first. Actually it's prefered if you check the Debian KDE list archive
first. http://lists.debian.org as Ivan will publically flog you if you
ask a FAQ. :)
> 11.-Q: What are the differences between Debian KDE and other(RedHat) KDE?
> A: 16 Mar 2001
> There are some differences, first of all the package's extension. It is .deb instead of .rpm or .tgz. ;-)
> The directory & files structure is different.
Most distribution based packages will be customized somewhat. Debian's is
pretty much stock. The main things we customize are:
Custom start/stop scripts for things like kdm
Integration of the Debian menu system
Conformation to the Debian Policy (see www.debian.org for it)
We break some packages out into their own packages (kmail,konqueror,etc)
Added documentation, and little cosmetic things here and there...
It mostly depends on users...what they recommend or request goes along way
with the Debian builds.
> 12.-Q: Where can I download a KDevelop .deb?
> A: 27 Jan 2001
> Try in http://people.debian.org/~rkrusty/ and also in
> http://kde.tdyc.com/debian/dists/potato/beta/binary-i386
outdated..it's part of everything else now.
> 13.-Q: What are the packages installed by task-kde and what are the others
> I have to install one by one.?
> A: 27 Jan 2001
> For offline viewing do "apt-get update", then use dselect, console-apt, aptitude, etc.
> Online, use http://www.debian.org/Packages to see what is available, then either download and do "dpkg -i ..."
> or use "apt-get ...
>
> 14.-Q: How to install one package at a time as well as with task-kde
> (it can be easier if you have a slow or time limited connection).
>
> 15.-Q: Who do I report what bugs to?
The best way to deal with things is to check both Bug Tracking Systems
first before reporting a bug. http://bugs.debian.org http://bugs.kde.org
> 16.-Q:If I install a package, how I can know what programs (executables) will be settled to the hard drive. Or a simpler way: what are the commands I have to use after installation.
you can always look at what files were installed by checking
/var/lib/dpkg/info/packagename.list
Ivan
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