On Wed, 7 Oct 1998, Brian Armstrong wrote: > I am trying to setup Debian Linux 2.0.34. I want to use the deb > packages for Netscape and StarOffice. I have the files on a CD from > Cheap*Bytes and can download it them from the Debian ftp site. I need > to know the following: > > What directory do I place the deb package file?
anywhere > What directory do I place the tar file? /tmp I believe ... If you want to keep a copy, dont leave it there. > What do I type to execute the deb package and tar file? dpkg -i <packagefile.deb> > Are there any other steps I need to do before or after, or will > dselect take care of that? dselect would, as it is the front end to dpkg. Michael Beattie ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) PGP Key available, reply with "pgpkey" as subject. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A feature is a bug with seniority. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian GNU/Linux.... Ooohh You are missing out!