Re: dpkg procedure
On Mon, Oct 11, 1999 at 10:44:12PM -0700, bwarsing wrote:
[...]
> feasible, but I am rather apprehensive as to what will happen after
> I complete the install.
> For example:
> If I do...
>
> dpkg -i nmap_2.12-3.deb
>
> ...from a users home directory
> will it install it and configure it properly, or will it install it
> into that directory? I have read the man
If you install it as root, it will install and configure properly,
in the proper directories. Your command syntax and argument
are good. Be sure that the package dependencies are met, though
(i.e., that other packages depended upon by nmap are installed first).
Art
> pages regarding this, but have been unable to determine if I am
> going to make a mistake.
>
> Is there anyone who can outline just the basics of the procedure and
> perhaps some pitfalls to watch out for.
> Thanks.
> sincerely,
>
> bwarsing.
>
>
>
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