Re: apt-get problems with changing FTP site

[Bob Billson <reb@theshed.dhs.org>]

On Thu, Nov 23, 2000 at 02:49:24PM -0000, James Preece wrote:
> Your a ham too (2e1avx)

Seems a lot of hams use Debian vs. other Linux distros.  Don't know if it
is a fact or just perception on my part.

> Cheers for the inform, learning apt-get at the moment, can select the
> packages but what do you do to install them ?

We've all been when you are now. :-)  If you know the package name and are
connected to the Net, just run 'apt-get install name-of-package'.  It's a good
idea to run 'apt-get update' first.  This way the system knows what the current
available packages are.

You can also use dselect to choose multiple packages.  dselect's  learning 
curve is a little steep, but it makes sense after a bit.  My personal
preference is to look through the /var/lib/dpkg/available file and use apt-get
directly.  Oh yes, don't forget 'apt-get upgrade' to keep installed packages
current.

> using capt....

Never used capt.

> I have a feeling its sinking in slowly today.

This is a good sign. :-)

        73... bob
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