Re: Information not on relavant man page - where to find on WEB?
On Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:48:26 -0500
Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> wrote:
> Man pages generally do not include information some users
> would find vital.
>
> In fact
> http://manpages.debian.net/cgi-bin/man.cgi?query=intro&sektion=1&apropos=0&manpath=Debian+6.0+squeeze&title=Introduction%20Section%201
>
> explicitly states in part:
> "... Man pages are terse, and allow you to find quickly
> some forgotten detail. For newcomers an introductory text
> with more examples and explanations is useful."
> and later states:
> "A lot of GNU/FSF software is provided with info files."
>
> I often do not have available a functioning Linux system,
> thus my need for web based source of information.
>
> My current problem is proper use of dpkg-scanpackages. I
> need examples of its typical and atypical use. I need those
> to give me the background for a sensible question.
>
> Pointers please.
> TIA
>
>
>
Try the info package -- it should be installed on your system. Enter
"info info" at a terminal. Then enter "info dpkg". After that, you're
on your own.
-- cmg
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