Re: packages - packages list

[Martin Kacerovsky <wizard@matfyz.cz>]

> I have installed the base system via floppies ( only option ) and need to install additional "packages" to make "x" work.  When I use "dselect" It is looking for a disk with a "package list".  Where do I find it?
> 
> I have tried "apt-get" and cannot get it to work on the floppy.
> 
> I have tried "dpkg-i" and cannot get it to work on a floppy.
> 
> I have run out of ideas.  Please help.
> 
> Thank you
> Gerald Spence

I think that it looks for file Packages.gz. it should be at one diskette,
you've used while installing (it should be the first)
hope this helps
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