He only has a dial-up connection, so would that make it harder to use an apt-repository? I have a DSL connection, so would it be helpful to download parts or all of a repository and burn them for him. How would I get the apt system to work with a parts of a local repository.

Glen Wagley wrote:

Quoting Jarom Nelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:



I guess I am looking for a bunch of helpful, useful, and fully nerdy RPMs that he probably wouldn't have from the Red Hat distribution. The programs on SSS are pretty common, and he probably has them already installed.


If he's interested in networks, I would suggest grabbing snort, ethereal,
nessus, and nmap. Some of those are available (if not all) from apt
repositories for RH9. Frozen-bubble, gltron, armagetron, and tuxracer are kinda
fun (I'm not a gamer, I still think xgalaga is fun). If he's in to watching
media on his computer, hook him up with mplayer, xine, totem, and perhaps ogle.
Again, most of these would be available from an apt repository for redhat 9. If
you really want to give him a present, how about a Debian cd? No, Hans and
Halcrow haven't brainwashed me...




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