On Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:10:27 -0400 Mark Neidorff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi all, > > Recently I've set up a Debian Etch box which I'm nearly ready to bring up > full > time (currently using a different distribution...been a linux user for over > 10 years). > > Here's an example of what this message is about: > I've been reading the debian-user list for a bit, and I've noticed that > suggestions given are to use the apt-* suite or aptitude to managing > packages. While setting things up (and installing packages) I came across > synaptic in the KDE menus. Tried it, and liked using it. So now I'm > wondering according to Debian Wisdom (no disrespect intended to anyonne) > which is the preferred way of installing software? > > More generally, is there a document/web page that explains what are the > preferred packages and what is the "Debian Way" of doing things. > Also for me seems that the best fast-configured packages are with apt/synaptic but (yeah!) for me the best aproach to install my most-used packages are from source, compiled for my processor and run smooth than the normal precompiled packages -olr -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
