Ian Hilliard <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>
>> Sneak Peeks at openSUSE 10.3: New Package Management
>>
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>> | openSUSE 10.3 is set to contain a new, significantly improved and more
>> | mature package management stack by default. ZMD, the package management
>> | component causing problems in SUSE Linux 10.1 and to a lesser extent in
>> | openSUSE 10.2, has been completely removed and is now replaced by the
>> | new libzypp and its tools.
>> `----
>>
>> http://news.opensuse.org/?p=153
>>
>>
>> Related:
>>
>> The future of packaging software in Linux
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | As far as freeing the packaging from the distributor is concerned,
>> | there are at least two directions possible. The first is the wide
>> | acceptance of the refreshed CNR (Click-And-Run) system, which is
>> | going to support all the major GNU/Linux distributions in the near
>> | future (and in time, even more platforms).
>> |
>> | [...]
>> |
>> | Another option is the fast evolution of LSB's Linux Standard Desktop
>> | Project. Linux Standard Base may help to standardize at least the
>> | versions of the core libraries used in the major distros making
>> | it much easier to produce general packages in the future.
>> `----
>>
>> http://polishlinux.org/linux/the-future-of-packaging-software-in-linux/
>>
>>
>> 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.
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