Probably getting an error if you didn't install the apt4rpm file
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Overview of apt commands
apt-get update
Download package lists. Packages change several times daily, so do this often.
apt-get dist-upgrade
Update all packages.
apt-get install <package(s)>
Install/upgrade specific package(s) (and its dependencies, if missing any).
apt-get mirror-select
Choose repositories and mirrors for use with apt (fedora.us specific extension).
apt-cache search <word>
Search all known packages entries (descriptions etc) for word.
apt-cache show <package>
Show basic information about a package.
See man apt-get and man apt-cache for more details.
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What happens when you do this? Open an X terminal and do these commands:
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Sat May 29 01:16 AM fancy@uilleann ~ $ su -
Password:
Sat May 29 01:16 AM root@uilleann ~ # yum install gkrellm
Do you get anything like this as a response?
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Gathering header information file(s) from server(s)
Server: Fedora Core 1 - i386 - Base
yum is one software manager that you haveinstalled by default, I think. I was using a command line graphical browser (links2) when I posted before, so here are some good bookmarks for you.
# Red Hat & Fedora links
FedoraNEWS.ORG
Did you download? See:
Installing from a Hard Drive
Red Hat 9 Rescue Mode
Red Hat 8 Rescue Mode
The
Fedora HOWTO explains the different software managers.
Red Hat Linux Manuals
Get your
mp3 support here
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
Easier software management:
apt4rpm -
Red Carpet
Red Hat 8.0 Tips & Tricks
# Red Hat 7.3 down configuration commands
setup leads to several configuration tools
# Red Hat 7.3 up configuration commands
Configure soundcard:
redhat-config-soundcard
Configure X server:
redhat-config-xfree86
Configure network:
redhat-config-network
Manage software:
redhat-config-packages
Red Hat Linux 8.0 Package Management Tool
Red Hat 9.0 Package Management Tool
Manage users
redhat-config-users
# Handling NTFS
New Technology FileSystem (NTFS) HOWTOs
Linux NTFS project
# I can't figure out what software I want and how to install/uninstall it
The table of equivalents, replacements, analogs of Windows software in Linux
# Find software here
Freshmeat
Sourceforge
rpmfind
# Guides to software management
LNAG - How do I install a program I downloaded from the Internet?
Rute Guide's software explanation
You might want to check out
CheckInstall to manage source code installations/uninstallation
