> So if we are displaying package names, display them as is.

I actually agree with you.  The unaltered package name should be one column.  
This type of tool is not one for inexperienced users to use, and the real 
package name combined with text search is exactly what is needed there.  

That said, it is important to provide detailed package information.  I don't 
know if a system is in place to provide a "details" section like you see in 
Synaptic ( 
http://people.ubuntulinux.org/~mako/docteam/images/synaptic-start.png ), but 
there should be.

PS: Ubuntu has the user experience right with "Add/Remove Programs" and 
"Synaptic".  The full powerful tool is provided for use in an advanced-user 
menu.  The simpler tool is provided in a common-user menu, providing a subset 
of features in an easy to use package that will be sufficient for most people.
 
 
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