Re: How to find software?

[Katipo <katipo@westnet.com.au>]

Steve Lamb wrote:

> Ing. Vladimir M. Kerka wrote:
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> > Lachlan Patrick wrote:
> >    
> >
> > > I'm looking for LaTeX or alsaplayer.
> > > Anyone have any idea which Debian 3.1r1 CD
> > > these packages might be on?
> > >      
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> > Try apt-cache search latex, apt-cache search alsaplayer, or Synaptic -
> > the latter is the best solution, how to find any package with
> > description and dependecies
> >    
>
>    Am I the only one who's reading this exchange and wondering what people
> are thinking?  
No.
As the OP has contacted the list, it's fairly safe to assume that he has 
net access?
What's wrong with a net install with aptitude or the ilk.
Save the CDs for your next base install.
Regards,