Re: Where are ms-dos filenames for Debian packages?
Subject: Where are ms-dos filenames for Debian packages?
Date: Sat, Feb 27, 1999 at 06:03:13PM -0600
In reply to:Keith Saxon
Quoting Keith Saxon(saxon@ametro.net):
>
> Where can I find Debian packages with 8.3 filenames so I can install them
> from a DOS partion with dselect?
>
I have no idea! I doubt that you would or could find any!
xserver-xtt-svga_3.3.3.1-0.xtt.1.deb
How would you suggest that file be handled? Poor ole Windoze would
break. The only 8.3 file names I know of are for the boot disks and
the rawrite.exe file, used to make the boot disks.
OK, lets see if we can help. Option 1 buy a CD for $1.99 + $5
shipping ( wait until next week so you can get Debian 2.1).
Option 2 Find someone in your area that has a CD of any
older Debian release. Use it to get started and then upgrade to the
latest & greatest over the net.
I would not have any other suggestion if all you currently have is
Gates-Ware running.
HTH
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