RE: dselect questions

[somogyi lóránd <somogyil@matchassist.com>]

you should use apt-get:
apt-get install xemacs
and,
apt-get install netscape
or it's maybe:
apt-get install communicator

good luck.

p.s.:if you didn't scan the cd's
already, do it with apt-cdrom.

> I am attempting to install Debian 2.2 on my Compaq laptop.  I installed
> the following tasks: C++ Dev, C Dev, Debug, Devel Common, Dialup, Laptop,
> and X Window System.  I was able to complete the installation, but am
> having trouble adding additional packages.  I performed the installation
> using official CD's.  I would like to add XEmacs and Netscape.  I have
> re-installed many times trying to install the above packages and after the
> installs finished, the X Window System would lock up.  I have the
> following questions:
>
> 1)  Should overwrite the source list with a new list when selecting
> (A)ccess?
> 2)  When installing the additional packages, should I hold the previously
> installed packages so they are not updated?
> 3)  What procedure should I follow to add the packages?
>
> Thanks for the help, I'm getting really frustrated!
>
> Mike Cantoni
>