Re: [LUG] Installing apps

[Jack Oley <jackoley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rob,
  I've been trying to install WINE.

Keith,
  I dig what you're saying, but I need the knowledge anyway!

Gordo,
  I tried a search with : find *.deb - nothing doing.  I'll try the df -h thang.

  Thanks for the advice, guys, much appreciated. 

   Jack.


> Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2011 17:51:16 +0100
> From: rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [LUG] Installing apps
>
> On 08/06/11 16:03, Jack Oley wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > I have a CD from the latest Linux Format mag, but can't install any of
> > the apps (I'm using Ub 11.04). The instructions say, enter dpkg -i
> > filename.deb into the CLI, but I'll be jiggered if I can establish the
> > file name..! I've looked into the various folders on the disc and tried
> > various file names, nothing works. I searched the CD for *.deb, but
> > nothing was found. What am I missing? Any advice gratefully received.
> > Thanks, group. Jack.
> >
>
> Hi Jack,
>
> Is there any particular app you're trying to install?
>
> I'm a Linux Format subscriber and although I don't usually look at the
> CDs I'd be happy to have a look and advise if I can.
>
> Ta,
>
> Rob
>
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