> Cause in the last some months I was forced to re-install my system some
> times, it comes the question if it is possible to save the current
> state of Fink. I think something like a list with all installed
> Software, which i can restore by telling Fink, that it schould try to
> install all items on the list. This would also be helpfull if you have
>From an xterm/Terminal, you can do this
  bash$ dpkg --get-selections >fink.selections
this gives a list of packages and whether you want them to be installed
or uninstalled.

To restore state, I'm not 100% sure. Maybe this:
  bash$ dpkg --set-selections < fink.selections
  bash$ sudo dselect select
  (type <space> to get out of the help, then Q to exit)
  bash$ sudo dselect install

> a lot of macs, and want to synchronize it. I can't figure out a way to
> do this, from the documentation provided on your web site. Of course I
> can run a script, installing a bunch of files (via the terminal and the
> apt-get command) but how can I create such a list/script? I have to
> say, that i'm not so familiar with the terminal use of fink, I mainly
> use FinkCommander.
>
> Greetings HP
>




-------------------------------------------------------
SF email is sponsored by - The IT Product Guide
Read honest & candid reviews on hundreds of IT Products from real users.
Discover which products truly live up to the hype. Start reading now. 
http://productguide.itmanagersjournal.com/
_______________________________________________
Fink-users mailing list
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/fink-users

Reply via email to