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Old 06-21-2004, 04:57 PM   #1
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Synaptic howto


Where can I find a good Synaptic howto?
 
Old 06-21-2004, 11:13 PM   #2
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Synaptic has a good help system just use F1 or the help menu.
 
Old 06-22-2004, 09:40 AM   #3
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How do I start Synaptic?
 
Old 06-22-2004, 10:04 AM   #4
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How do I start Synaptic?
As root type 'synaptic' into your terminal. If you get errors and it doesn't start up..... as user type 'xhost + local:' then su to root and type synaptic.

At least that's how I do it.
 
  


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