Re: Why is debian "more of a learning curve" than Redhat???
On Sun, 25 Jan 1998, David E. Scott wrote:
> 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
Yes, dpkg also works with the same dependencies. It wouldn't be worth much
if it didn't, I think.
If you try to "dpkg -i ..." a package that has a dependency on a package
you haven't installed or a conflict with a package that you have, dpkg
will complain about it.
Remco
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