On 26/01/2008, Michelle Konzack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Phil, > > Am 2008-01-19 17:42:36, schrieb Phil Timbrell: > > I am trying to convert to most recent version of Debian but want to > > install additional .deb packages onto the pc. I am a newby - sorry. > > Synaptic downloads and installs a package such as mothomatic but once it > > has completed the install it does not appear on the desktop to run. The > > binary exists within a folder that synaptic places it but the binary > > will not run. > > > > This must be a common problem for recent converts from windows. What > > missing step is there - there is obviously something else I have to do > > to get this and other similar programs appearing in the applications > > window ready to run? > > > > thankyou > > > > Phil Timbrell > > >
Something to try: Open Gnome terminal Type su ( Press Enter or Return Key) Supply root password Type update-menus -- rob http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/team/viewTeamInfo.do?teamId=82BS4ZCMFR1
