Apt-get :: Total Noob



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I did everything you have listed above.  I got a ton of errors when downloading and installing Synaptic but don't know if they are signifigant.  The manager comes up, gives warnings like "Couldn't stat source package list http:ftp.us.debian.org unstable/main Packages (/var/lib/apt/lists/ftp.us.dabian.org_debian_dists_unstable_main_binary-i386_Packages) - stat (2 No such file or directory)"      I get 3 that are like that when the manager starts up.
Also when I try to mark something for installation in the lists, I get an error saying that the packages have unmet dependencies and won't be marked for installation or upgrade.


okay, i have been able to duplicate your problem (got high speed connection, today, YAY!!!) on my 7.3 install. it looks like a new version of synaptic was recently moved into the testing area of debian and that new version breaks DSL. every time, for me at least. something about libice(something) not being present. what's worse is that after a restart, a lot of things don't work properly. for example, when fluxbox loads up, the icons don't come up, and the side panel, slit, and bbpager (i think that's what the little 3 desktop display thing is called) are discolored and somewhat pixilated.

admittedly, synaptic will come up, but if you try to install anything, you get errors. not a LOT of errors, but enough that it's obvious that something is broke...

what i would do, and am doing, for that matter, after a fresh install, is NOT download synaptic and just use apt, until this problem gets worked out.

lots of fun...

-J.P.
SaidinUnelashed
I have no clue how to use apt-get.  I mean, I know how to get into the root and have used it when told what to type, but no idea how to know what to type in when I download something.  Just plain clueless on it.  Thank you all very much for all of your help.  For instance, I would like to see if one of the versions of Yahoo messenger work on DSL.  Sure, it downloads but then where does it go and what do I do with it from there?
Saiden,

With the new synaptic, you must have the dsl-dpkg.dsl installed
before using it..

( with the original contrib, there were some issues with it
overwriting some of the files included in the new dsl-dpkg.dsl )

I have pulled out all of the dpkg stuff from the app..
That's why you need the latest version of dsl-dpkg.dsl..

Make sure you are using a current version of dsl-dpkg.dsl,
as there have been many changes to it in recent weeks..

Keep us posted on your progress..

73
ke4nt
hmm. is the dpkg.dsl the same as the Enable Apt link in the menu?

cause that's what i do first before trying to install Synaptic.

and actually, i think the problem is with a part of the newest version of apt, called pango, i think. a font manager, if i remember right. cause i get the exact same error when i try to run Downloader for X...

and i get the same error now when i try to run AxFTP...

i think i'm gonna reinstall in the morning, cause now, nothing is working, except Links and nAIM...

this is a little bit annoying...

-J.P.
SaidinUnelashed
Did you run the ' .re_xtdesk.pl ' file ?
It will rebuild your desktop..

If you can get in emelfm, if not exit x, then startx
That will rebuild it too

See if that makes your desktop icons work..
Usually means a bunk install or extension..

Let me know...

I pulled powermanga earlier today..
It kept sending my cpus to 100% and stuck there

I pulled freeciv today
Kept breaking GTK libs and giving errors..

If you were using those apps, try restarting DSL from boot

73
ke4nt
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