On 12/06/2013 04:13 PM, André Nunes Batista wrote:
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 ZenaanMaybe 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.Greeleyerrr WTF?! How are you supposed to install something which you don't know?
/snip/ Yes, that's the whole point! Some file manager systems do _not_ provide file names. --doug