Linux Auto-Installer

Kodaxx · 01-26-2005, 08:12 PM

I am not really a newbie to Linux, I just had no idea where to put this thread. I was just wondering if anybody knew of a program like Microsoft's Install-Wizard. I don't mean RPM, but kind of like that. I just think installing things is a hassle and if Linux ever hopes to overcome the Evil Empire, it needs a simpler way to install programs.

Matir · 01-26-2005, 08:22 PM

I find most distributions have pretty good installers. In fact... hrrm... Windows vs Gentoo vs Debian:

Windows:

Code:

1. Locate (download/purchase) the installer in question.
2. Step through the installer, step-by-step.

Only 2 steps, I admit. Now gentoo:

Code:

$ emerge MYPROGRAM

and debian:

Code:

$ apt-get install MYPROGRAM

Problems? Dependencies are automatically resolved.

Kodaxx · 01-26-2005, 09:37 PM

Okay, I guess I should have made myself clearer. I'm looking for this for my mom, I'm urging her to use Linux, but she doesn't do the whole command-line thing. She is a little computer illiterate, and she would like a program to install things for her. I'm starting to think maybe she should stick with Windows, because I guess it IS good for some. I was just looking for a way for my mom to use linux. Thanks though, I appreciate the help.

EnterDaMatrix · 02-18-2005, 09:11 PM

Um, tell her to use MacOSX. Its like linux, except its easy...

shengchieh · 02-18-2005, 09:26 PM

If you go with Linux, try Xandros v3. Then she can
install stuffs via Xandros Network (Xandros GUI
interface for apt-get; Xandros is debian-based).

Sheng-Chieh

cs-cam · 02-18-2005, 09:30 PM

Or SuSE, it has YaST which is good for that I hear