Re: synaptic toolbar search window
On Sat, 8 Oct 2011 15:15:54 +0100
"Ad L." <mrd.debiannews@gmail.com> wrote:
> You will need the "apt-xapian-index" package for that functionality,
> available at Squeeze i386 DVD 1, so probably also in the main
> repository and it's mirrors.
>
> It is a package recommended by synaptic. Did have the same thing you
> describe with the new installation, but didn't bother until a minute
> ago. The search index is being built now. Did you remove that package
> or simply not include it? Also, check if you have the automatic
> installation of recommended packages enabled or not. This is one of
> it's effects. Good for a minimal setup or a setup over which you want
> to have more control (and more chance on missing functionality).
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Ad
>
>
Thanks Ad that explains it well,
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Richard Bown
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