Re: Information not on relavant man page - where to find on WEB?

[Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net>]

Carroll Grigsby wrote:
> 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

BUT I SAID
"I often do not have available a functioning Linux system,
thus my need for web based source of information."

That is my current situation, hence my explicit request for 
we based information ;/