Re: A rookie's query: Want to about Debian and the related
On 11/26/2013 03:22 PM, Zenaan Harkness wrote:
> On 11/27/13, Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@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
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