Re: A rookie's query: Want to about Debian and the related
On 11/27/13, Doug <dmcgarrett@optonline.net> wrote:
> On 11/26/2013 03:22 PM, Zenaan Harkness wrote:
>> On 11/27/13, Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> On Sunday 24 November 2013 19:20:47 Doug wrote:
>>>> On 11/24/2013 12:34 PM, AP wrote:
>>> [snip]
>>>>> (i) Which Distribution:
>>> [snip]
>>>>> (ii) DEB vs RPM
>>>>
>>> [snip]
>>>> The other differentiator is the package manager. I have a very
>>>> strong opinion here: the package manager MUST display the available
>>>> programs that you can choose from.
>>>
>>> That statement is a very contentious one, and one with which I
>>> disagree. I have not infrequently been using Synaptic on a computer
>>> I administer, torn my hair out and switched to Aptitude to solve a
>>> problem.
>>>
>>>> If it doesn't, you will have to
>>>> have a list from somewhere. The idea of using "apt-get-install
>>>> filename" is just beyond my belief.
>>>
>>> Beyond your belief? So you do not believe that there are many of us
>>> who _like_ the command line? You may not like it, but many do.
>>
>> Doug, are you thinking "apt-get install packagename"
>> or "dpkg install filename"?
>>
>> The latter is rarely used (even by 'power' users) these days, and the
>> former is not what you wrote - perhaps this clarifies something useful
>> for someone.
>
> Maybe I have it wrong--I refer to having to install knowing a priori the
> name of the package you want to install.
I use "apt-cache search some-term" (aliased to "aks some-term"). Since
I usually have one or more shells open, I find it quicker to flick the
mouse over the term, and type those characters, then apt-get install
packagenam<TAB>. Yes, it requires knowledge of these commands (or
"aptitude" command); I personally find this process uniquely
satisfying.
> And I have _never_ had a
> problem with Synaptic. Using it for at least 4 years now.
> I'm not afraid of the command line, I use it frequently.
Good. And good too. Great to have a system that provides things we
find useful to use frequently, and never have problems with. Really
good to hear :)
Regards
Zenaan
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