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Re: apt-get in a webbrowser



On Mon, Apr 05, 2004 at 07:33:36PM +0200 or thereabouts, Jaap Haitsma wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> When installing new apps I find myself searching on packages.debian.org 
> and then look at changelogs descriptions and maybe go to the site where 
> the development to read something about the app and then finally do an 
> apt-install or I run synaptic.
> 
> I think it would be fantastic if the whole thing including installation 
> would be completely web based. I.e you install the packages by clicking 
> on a link on the webpage.
> 
> Advantages are:
> * Just one simple interface taking care of the searching / browsing / 
> selection and installing
> 
> * It is extremely user friendly
> 
> * Maintainer can very easily update information/documentation
> 
> It's a bit like running apt inside your browser.
> 
> Are people working on this?

I dunno if they are, but this capability exits already, with a plug-in for
Webmin.

-- 
Steve
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  Monday Apr 05 2004 03:36:02 PM EDT
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É perigoso ter razão em assuntos sobre os quais as autoridades
estabelecidas estão erradas.
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