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ke4nt1

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Posted: Sep. 04 2004,15:59

Al,
Search the forums for installing "gcc g++ make"
When you install these properly, it installs libc6 along with them.

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ke4nt

cbagger01

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Posted: Sep. 04 2004,17:09

I agree.

The best way to intstall/remove programs for an hd installation is to use Debian packages (*.deb, apt-get or Synaptic to install/remove).

The myDSL extensions were never intended to be a true package management system and were intended to be an easy way to modify a livecd without remastering.

The only disadvantages to using Debian packages on a hd install is:

Desktop Icons/Fluxbox menu items are not automatically created upon installation.
The whole stable/unstable/testing thing can be confusing.
Not all Debian packages work with DSL, while all *.dsl extensions (even 90% of the testing section) will work.
Other customizations like web browser + flash + java are not seamlessly integrated upon installation.
Debian packages are more difficult to install if you don't have a live Internet connection on the computer that is running DSL.

All of these issues are fairly minor when compared with the advantages:
A true package management system that keeps track of what is installed and manages dependencies. It also gives you the option of upgrade and removal for the programs. And it gives you a list of 13,000+ packages to work from.

Both systems are excellent for their intended purpose, but it is always best to use the right tool for the job at hand.

Of course you still need to grab a few select *.dsl's for your hdinstall because they are integral to the OS (like dpkg and gnu utils for example) or because they are unable to be obtained through the traditional Debian methods (no DEB, so compiled from source for DSL distro).

Just my $0.02

Alisdair Kelly Offline

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Posted: Sep. 04 2004,17:16

Quote (ke4nt1 @ Sep. 04 2004,11:59)

Al,
Search the forums for installing "gcc g++ make"
When you install these properly, it installs libc6 along with them.

73
ke4nt

Howdy, friend K,
Have installed the "gcc g++ make" on the new installation. Have been upgrading stuff for last 30 minutes and think that it's about time to go grab a beer.

I haven't upgrade the kernel yet, don't really see a need to do so. Will build some icons into user GUI maybe tomorrow.

Do you think that using a deb package for the "gcc G++ make" would have fixed the missing aptlibc that was causing apt-get to fail to open? Maybe I should have waited a bit before nuking the installation. Oh well, I'm learning a few new things each time I work with this fine wee distro.

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Cheers,
Alisidair

(or you can call me Al)

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