Re: installing .debs from hdd
On 13/06/11 06:27, Robert Holtzman wrote:
> On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 06:45:04AM +1000, Scott Ferguson wrote:
>> On 12/06/11 06:22, Robert Holtzman wrote:
>>> How can I install multiple debs residing in a directory on my hard drive?
>>> Unless I missed it, running a search, the Debian Reference manual and the
>>> Maintainers Guide shows nothing applicable. Any pointers appreciated.
>>>
>> # dpkg -i /path/to/harddrive/*.deb
>
> That did the trick. Thanks. BTW, where in the docs does it mention this
> situation and point to dpkg? I would love to know where I missed it.
>
http://www.debian.org/doc/FAQ/ch-pkg_basics.en.html
man dpkg
dpkg --help
Easy to miss given that much of the introductory documentation focuses
on high-level package management tools.
I find a useful approach is to forget about "remembering how to do
things" and focus on learning "what is possible". If you know what is
possible it's relatively simple to find out how. :-)
Cheers
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