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    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by mattireland, Nov 26, 2007.

  1. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    On Linux installation what does configuring apt actually mean?

    Thanks,

    Matt. I
     
    mattireland, Nov 26, 2007
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    timberwolf Notebook Consultant

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    At the simplest level, it usually means selecting the sources (repositories) that the apt package management tools will download from. I believe in Ubuntu, you have a GUI tool that avoids the need for you having to hand edit the /etc/apt/sources.list
     
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  3. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    Right OK thanks. I'll do some research! Do you know what task sel is? and while I'm at it can I also ask about DHCP? Thanks!
     
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    Where do you see "task sel"?
     
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  5. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    just below one of the install things. it doesn't really matter though. while i'm bothering you though please could I ask you what a Samba server is please?
     
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  6. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    Can anyone recommend a good eBook on Linux for me to improve my knowledge - I'm getting really into this sort of stuff at the moement?!
     
    mattireland, Nov 26, 2007
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    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    IMHO you'll probably learn more from reading threads in places like ubuntuforums.org. As for troubleshooting - you learn best when you do it hands on.
     
    Amol, Nov 26, 2007
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    Wre Notebook Enthusiast

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    Samba is a service which lets your linux PC 'talk' to windows PCs on the network. I.e. access shares, etc.
     
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  9. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    OK Thanks. I'll try that.

    And great! Samba sounds cool. Thanks!
     
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    The best way to learn is to find something you want to do, and then figure out how to do it. Check through howto's and such, and consider reading this Intro to Linux.
     
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  11. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    Thanks. I'll do that. That guide looks very good - thanks very much for the link! (+rep 4 u).
     
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    Indeed, it's the best way to learn.
     
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    Thanks. I'll have a play around with it a bit more and see what problems arise!
     
    mattireland, Nov 28, 2007
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