SlackwareThis Forum is for the discussion of Slackware Linux.
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Introduction to Linux - A Hands on Guide
This guide was created as an overview of the Linux Operating System, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter.
For more advanced trainees it can be a desktop reference, and a collection of the base knowledge needed to proceed with system and network administration. This book contains many real life examples derived from the author's experience as a Linux system and network administrator, trainer and consultant. They hope these examples will help you to get a better understanding of the Linux system and that you feel encouraged to try out things on your own.
Click Here to receive this Complete Guide absolutely free.
I have used Slapt-Get for the last couple of months. It's really good with updates. I haven't had any problems with it yet. The --search function could be a little better, as it returns anything contain the string you search on. I have heard of people hosing their systems by accidently updating system critical stuff, but I haven't had any problems like that myself. I'd recommend slapt-get. It's even included on the 10.2 extras CD.
I've recently used slap-get (via gslapt) with no problems, but only for a short time.
I used Swaret for several months a while back, and had very few problems.
However, my fav is slackpkg. It's included on the cd for a reason
It may not have the features of the others, but in my experience, it does the best job of syncing you exactly to the mirror.
I have used Slapt-Get for the last couple of months. It's really good with updates. I haven't had any problems with it yet. The --search function could be a little better, as it returns anything contain the string you search on. I have heard of people hosing their systems by accidently updating system critical stuff, but I haven't had any problems like that myself. I'd recommend slapt-get. It's even included on the 10.2 extras CD.
The search looks at the package names, location, version, and description. If you are looking for a package named foo, --search ^foo would help trim the output. ^foo$ is more explicit. See regex (5) for more information.
i've used slackpkg to keep current and never had a problem....you can choose your mirror, choose what you wanna blacklist, such as kernel and stuff...slackpkg is my choice.
I have to agree that slackpkg is the way to go.
I've tried swaret and the search did not work nearly as well as that of slackpkg. I've also found slackpkg to be a great deal faster.
How about just upgradepkg *.tgz by hand? But seriously, I have also tried all three, and so far the best method for me is just getting alerts from slackware and getting the packages manually that way. It actually isn't that hard nor does it take a lot of time.
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.
But seriously, I have also tried all three, and so far the best method for me is just getting alerts from slackware and getting the packages manually that way. It actually isn't that hard nor does it take a lot of time.
