Robert Ian Smit <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > On Thu, Sep 12, 2002 at 05:54:54AM -0700, Armenteros Roberto wrote: >> This is my first time using dselect to install debian. >> I did install X and all the necesary components, but >> it went horrible and it didnt work, so I decided to >> install it by hand. > > I only use dselect when installing the system for the very first > time. I say no to run tasksel and then enter dselect and exit as > soon as I can. This will install all basic packages you really need. > > After that everything is installed with apt-get. Most documentation > concerning Debian mentions apt-get anyway so if you want to do foo on > your system all you usually need to do is apt-get foo. > > Sorry about not being able to give a direct answer to your question, > but maybe you'll like this alternative.
This is generally poor advice. A typical would be much better off using an interactive apt frontend for package management. If dselect gives you the willies, then try aptitude. -- People said I was dumb, but I proved them! -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
