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Hi I downloaded the first CD Image as instructed at http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/debian-installer/ and installed it on my laptop. I would like some help to install the "Synaptic Package Manager" and a mirror repository so that my system can update.
I have apparently installed " apt-cdrom add" and then typed "apt-get update" and I tried to install the mirror when the system was installed but as the wireless was not connected it apparently did not add the correct details.
I am sorry if my information is incorrect or misguided but I really want to try Debian and just need a little help to get me going.
Your Help is Much Appreciated, thank you
Last edited by anon038; 08-22-2010 at 08:37 PM.
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Copy/paste the following to the file /etc/apt/sources.list (as root)
Code:
deb http://ftp.au.debian.org/debian/ lenny main contrib non-free
deb-src http://ftp.au.debian.org/debian/ lenny main contrib non-free
deb http://security.debian.org/ lenny/updates main contrib
deb-src http://security.debian.org/ lenny/updates main contrib
deb ftp://ftp.debian-multimedia.org lenny main
Save the file, close the editor. Next, issue these commands, still as root:
The && dictates that each command is only executed if the previous one has finished successfully. The sequence: updating the package cache, completely upgrading your system to the latest versions of the installed software and install Synaptic. Let the machine finish.
It is wise to have a wired connection to the internet, at least until you've managed to get wireless working...
I have a wired connection, but I dont know how to change the file as a root user
I did this "Alt+F2" and typed "gedit /etc/apt/sources.list"
This didnt allow editing at the root level.
I entered su -l in root terminal and then root password
then entered gedit /etc/apt/sources.list
it says the following
"cannot open display:
Run 'gedit --help' to see a full list of available command line options."
I also opened a terminal typed "su -l"-Entered Root password-then tried "gedit /etc/apt/sources.list" in the terminal, and it said "cannot open display: Run 'gedit --help' to see a full list of available command line options." I then tried "Alt+F2"-"gedit /etc/apt/sources.list" to see if the editor was root accesable but unfortunately it wasnt. Your patience and help is very much appreciate and I am open to further help please.
gedit --help options are not very helpful, just for your info
Nano has instructions at the bottom of the screen. ^x (Ctrl x ) to quit and then you will be asked if you want to save: press y. Then I think you will be prompted for the file name: the default name is the original name so press enter.
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