Re: A rookie's query: Want to about Debian and the related

[André Nunes Batista <andrenbatista@gmail.com>]

On Tue, 2013-11-26 at 16:58 -0500, Doug 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.
> > 
> > Enjoy
> > Zenaan
> > 
> > 
> Maybe I have it wrong--I refer to having to install knowing a priori the
> name of the package you want to install. 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.
> 
> -doug
> 
> -- 
> Blessed are the peacemakers..for they shall be shot at from both sides.
> --A.M.Greeley
> 
> 

errr WTF?! How are you supposed to install something which you don't
know?

Maybe
 
$ apt-get moo

would do the job.

-- 
André N. Batista
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