On 2007-08-28, Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> claimed:
> ____/ AB on Tuesday 28 August 2007 00:13 : \____
>
>> On 2007-08-27, Simon Lewis <simonlewis2001@xxxxxxxxx> claimed:
>>> Ian Hilliard <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>>
>>>>> Simple Package management with Synaptic Package Manager in Ubuntu
>>>>>
>>>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>>>> | Synaptic is a graphical user interface (GUI) for managing software
>>>>> | packages on Debian-based distributions.
>>>>> `----
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
> http://www.debianadmin.com/simple-package-management-with-synaptic-package-manager-in-ubuntu.html
>>>>
>>>> Let's hope third time's the charm, because their last two attempts have
>>>> fallen well short of the mark.
>>>>
>>>> Ian
>>>
>>>
>>> Could you explain this? Ubuntu has used Synaptic for ages. The article
>>> you mention is almost a year old. Or do you need some help moving to
>>> Linux? If so, please post your needs and I will do my best to guide you
>>> through the excellent distributions which might be tailored just for you
>>> at www.distrowatch.org and the same for anyone else who is here for some
>>> help. If you are confused feel free to ask me and I will try and find
>>> the time to help you migrate. Firstly, which Windows are you most used
>>> to Ian? This can, but not always, influence the Distro we will select
>>> for your first baby steps in using Linux. It can be hard, it can be
>>> daunting but I feel we can get there if you are willing to learn and not
>>> need to be led by the nose like most Windoze users.
>>
>> You guys that keep jumping on Ian crack me up. He's been advocating
>> linux in this group since before some of the guys who give him grief
>> even heard of linux.
>
> Peter says it's a Gary Stwart nym with another drama show.
Ian was already here when I came. IIRC he is/was diehard Slackware. So
his outlook on things like Debian and Synaptic might not jibe with
notions of those using other things.
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