Re: Why is debian "more of a learning curve" than Redhat???
Adrian Bridgett wrote:
> Let's compare like with like. To install a program on windows you double
> click it and then keep clicking on next. To install a program on Debian you
> type "dpkg -i filename". Dselect is not the installer, it is the package
> selection tool. It shows you a list of program which you have access to and
> can install.
Adrian,
Thanks for the clarification. That's nice to know the specific command
for dpkg install. Does that also work out dependencies, or is that a
function of dselect once a package has been selected from its list?
Thanks,
Dave
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