Re: How to connect?; install packages?
Derek Saw wrote:
> I've use PPPCONFIG to 'Make a new connection'.
>
> What is the command that I need to type in order to connect to the
> Internet (via ISP) using normal phone line and also using the
> configuration I configured (from PPPCONFIG)?
>
to connect just type 'pon' (stands for ppp-on i suppose)to disconnect
type 'poff'
> Are there any equivalent command that function something like "Dial-up
>
> Networking" in Windows'95??
>
Not sure what you mean there ^-------
> I've finished installed the core component of Debian.
> I've downloaded many packages from Internet using Win95 and save it
> all the files in the directory D:\DEBIAN (no subdirectories)
>
> By using DSELECT,
> how can I set the ACCESS to use all the files in that directories and
> SELECT the packages I want and then INSTALL them??
>
I don't know how to do it using dselect but.....
> Or by not using DSELECT, can I use other commands to install and
> configure the packages I downloaded?
> -------
>
You can use the dpkg command to install and configure - type dpkg --help
| less for a list of options. It you just type dpkg -i
<filename.deb> it will install any .dep package for you.
Brian Sheehan
> I'm using Intel486DX2/66,
> 32MB RAM,
> 3.2GB Hardisk (Primary Master) + 400MB Hardisk (Primary Slace),
> 10X CD-ROM hooked on my SB 32 IDE interface (which need PnP to use it)
>
> OS: Win95 + Debian
> Partition: C D E F G partitioned as FAT16
> Left only about 1GB solely for Debian.
> Video card : Cirrus Logic GD-5426 1MB.
> Motherboard : AMI using SIS 417 E chipset (i think)
>
> ** I can't found any info about this in the FAQ. **
>
> I'm use DOS/Windows for many years and is new to other OS. So please
> help.
>
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