On Saturday 26 July 2003 01:20, John Richard Smith wrote: > Yes, I see what you mean, but I don't see how you know what "set" of > packages to download, because in linux they never seem able to budle the > lot into one or two packages. > > Take the Mozilla instance above, how do I know what other packages makes > a completed list of packages ? > Especially when updating ? > > John
Well frankly, I do download i.e. save the packages for other machines on my network so I never have to dl the same package twice. This means a first try at downloadinging and installing, and if it asked for other (dependent) packages... I take note and add them next time. It's almost like the install orgies in "the old days" with rpm. Once you get the hang of it, there's no stopping any more:o) Note: I only do this on my cable (=broadband) connection. If you dont have the broadband, go to rpmfind.net, look up the specific package and read the depencies beforehand. They're all there in the .html file, just scroll down a bit. Actually urpmi was created to put an end to all this. It does just that as long as the hdlist.cz files are good enough. There's the weak spot! -- Good luck, HarM
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