how to install new packages on DSL

Forum: HD Install
Topic: how to install new packages on DSL
started by: matrixmemory

Posted by matrixmemory on Oct. 23 2004,14:40

I know DSL is a Debian based system (Knoppix) but how do we install new packages / applications on DSL?
I've tried with dpkg -i package.deb to .dsl extensions (yes silly I'now), and what about installing the .dsl files?
I am a newbie but could not find links for newbies for such basic things.

Posted by AwPhuch on Oct. 24 2004,03:25

Report to the DSL bootcamp now recruit!!!

Move it!! Move it!!

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2) What are & how do I load these dsl files?
dsl files are collections of files that have been tarred &
gzipped (*.tar.gz) and then renamed *.dsl

to load them:
double click on the emelfm button, and navigate to the file.
Then click on the file and hit the mydsl button
or
type mydsl-load thedslname.dsl

Brian
AwPhuch