Re: mount cdrom?

[Chris Bannister <cbannister@slingshot.co.nz>]

On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 05:37:55AM +0000, Hadi Motamedi wrote:
> I found how to install packages from CD, as :
> #apt-get install gcc

Ahh! Should have read whole thread. :)

> But can you please let me know where can I find the list of available and useful programs that I can try to install them from my install CDs ?


(1)
man apt-cache

i.e to search for packages relating to chess:

apt-cache search chess

or

(2)
Some people even use aptitude for this task. hint hint.

or 

(the long way)
(3)
# less /var/lib/dpkg/available

or

(if you like torture) :D
(4)
# dselect

or

(5)
browse the CDROMs themselves.



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