On Fri, Sep 13, 2002 at 12:06:12AM +0100, Colin Watson wrote: > > What is wrong with that? > > The chief problem with apt-get is that it doesn't show Recommends: and > Suggests: (and isn't designed to do so - it was originally just a test > program for the apt libraries). Since package maintainers often use > these fields to provide extra information to users, you lose out by > using a tool that doesn't tell you about them.
I can see that the extra information can be useful. I don't think I need that information too often though. I either know what I want or I turn to other sources of information to find out what software forfills a given need. As I understand it, apt-get will make sure that any piece of software just works. I fell in love with it when I started using Debian. I remember upgrading Mozilla every couple of weeks in Windows and Debian. The contrast between those installation procedures has left a strong impression. See announcement, shut down browser, apt-get install (-s) mozilla, light cigarette, browse web. On a somewhat related note, I am amazed how much effort is being put in to making Linux work like some other systems on the desktop. Almost everything I did before in a gui driven application, I now do on the command line. I know it is supposed to be difficult for ordinary people, but I am not so sure anymore that that is correct. I have seen so many examples of a gui misbehave or otherwise suck that perhaps one is better off typing foo --help and take a second to learn the syntax. I want my computer to STFU, only speak when spoken to and answer the question that I am asking and only that. All this after using Debian for six months and something else for six years. How can you not love it? Bob -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
