Carroll Grigsby wrote:
On Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:48:26 -0500
Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote:
Man pages generally do not include information some users
would find vital.
In fact
http://manpages.debian.net/cgi-bin/man.cgi?query=intro&sektion=1&apropos=0&manpath=Debian+6.0+squeeze&title=Introduction%20Section%201
explicitly states in part:
"... Man pages are terse, and allow you to find quickly
some forgotten detail. For newcomers an introductory text
with more examples and explanations is useful."
and later states:
"A lot of GNU/FSF software is provided with info files."
I often do not have available a functioning Linux system,
thus my need for web based source of information.
My current problem is proper use of dpkg-scanpackages. I
need examples of its typical and atypical use. I need those
to give me the background for a sensible question.
Pointers please.
TIA
Try the info package -- it should be installed on your system. Enter
"info info" at a terminal. Then enter "info dpkg". After that, you're
on your own.
-- cmg
BUT I SAID
"I often do not have available a functioning Linux system,
thus my need for web based source of information."
That is my current situation, hence my explicit request for
we based information ;/
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