Re: Flexible search tool for Debian repository
On Sat, 2024-11-16 at 14:36 +0000, Joe wrote:
> On Sat, 16 Nov 2024 06:04:28 -0600
> Richard Owlett <rowlett@access.net> wrote:
>
> > Synaptic's search nearly useless.
> >
> > I need a search tool which uses Boolean logic.
> > I'm usually looking for a standalone app, NOT an add-on for another
> > app. Rarely do I want a command line tool.
> >
> > Suggestions?
>
>
> You might try Google, with "Debian" (in quotation marks) added to your
> search terms. You will also find other software not submitted to or
> accepted by Debian, but packaged in a .deb file. It is your decision
> whether to trust such software.
>
>
I just tested the following in Google with perfect results (for me):
dragonfly site:deb.debian.org
That might not be universal across search engines so a quick query such
as the following might yield something:
how do i search within specific url in <favorite-search-engine>
Cindy :)
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