I recently installed Debian Linux, the most recent version, and have had difficulty installing Netscape and Staroffice. It seems to need Motif or something similiar. Man pages and readme files have helped my setup of Debian Linux and xwindows. However, I need help learning what files are necessary for Netscape and Staroffice to work (manual links might have to be done). I already know that Libc5 files are needed for Netscape (4.05) and Staroffice (4). Perhaps the best work around is download the latest release of Netscape and Staroffice. However, I can't do this until I have a working internet connection (it dails but cannot establish handshaking).
My solution: re-install Debian Linux, selecting only the necessary packages needed. Then, configure the ppp connection, using pap (which ppp files do I edit?). Then, use one of the internet applications (which one?) to download the most recent release of Netscape for Linux (Debian has an installer, how do I use it?), then download StarOffice through Netscape. What Debian packages do I need? I would like, but do not need: peer network, network server, newsmail, etc. I just need a workstation with some development programs and most especially internet connectivity and office suite applications (a few games would help with creative energy). Brian [EMAIL PROTECTED]
