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Re: Knoppix and apt-get



On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 04:51:04PM -0500, Jim Pritchett wrote:
> Does apt-get normally take hours to complete?

No. Depending on your internet connection, about 1 minute.

> Are the normal
> repositories set up in Knoppix?

Yes, check /etc/apt/sources.list.

> I'm trying to install printer drivers for my HP printer.  Of course,
> HP provides its own script to do this.  I put in a temporary
> password and It seems to be running fine, but it is spinning at the
> first apt-get (python, I think.)  Should I give it more time, or do
> I need to add a repository or something?

I don't know about the HP script you used, but guess it's trying to
access a non-responding server. Have you tried the drivers supplied with
the normal cups present on Knoppix?

Regards
-Klaus


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