Brandon Fogerty wrote:
Hi, I am a new user of linux. I am using the knoppix debian flavor of linux. I have found myself spending hours trying to install simple software simply because I have to download all the dependencies in a tree like fashion. This is a major headache. Currently I have to get a list of each dependency package I need, then search on the debian site for them. Once done, I have to then install the dependencies of those files using the same method again. There has to be some software that automates this process. Is thre anything like this out there and if so, where can I download it? Thanks in advance!Kindest Regards, -- Brandon FogertyGOD Bless you Always!!!!!!!!!!
There are automated systems for resolving these dependencies. The (command line interface) "apt-get" package manager is my preferred way of dealing with software installation. Synaptic is another possible (graphical) solution. For apt-get to work you should:
1) check your /etc/apt/sources.list file. It should contain something like this line:
deb ftp://ftp.belnet.be/debian/ stable mainAs I am from Belgium, this is the mirror with the best speed for me. You can search for other mirrors closer to you.
2) do an "apt-get update" as root. This updates the list of available software on your computer.
3) do "apt-get install <packagename>" to install a software package. If you don't know the name you can use "apt-cache search <searchterm>" to search for it.
If you need more information you can check this link: http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/apt-howto/ch-basico.en.html