Hi, What is so complex about typing in an install command like sudo apt-get install package name? What that command does is it requests package x from the Ubuntu package service, goes out to the web finds the package, downloads, and installs it without any further questions or input from you in most cases. What I like about Linux package managers like apt-get is it recognizes that some required dependancy is missing and will automatically attempt to retrieve it and install it from the Ubuntu package pool on the web before proceeding with the install. When you uninstall a package you can optionally have it remove not only the app, but have it pull any dependancies that are not being shared by other applications. I can assure you in this respect Linux add and remove processes tend to be more stable and slick than Microsoft setup installer installations. However, as I did mention there are a few different package managers out there besides dpkg so creating your own custom installer using Python, c++, etc might be easier than making different packages for different Linux operating systems.
Damien Sadler wrote: > Hi, > Wow, Linux sounds complex! I was thinking of starting to use it, but I then > realised I'd have to switch to something like C++ or Java or Python, and now > looking at those installation instructions... > Regards, > Damien > --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
