Avi Greenbury wrote:
> On Fri, 16 May 2008 14:31:23 -0500
> Joseph <ubuntu@e-pops.org> wrote:
>
>> Robert Spanjaard wrote:
>>
>
>> Got them.... it's now installed. It was the double click. Thanks everyone for the various commands.... and correct
>> syntax for them. I'll have to start saving these, or find an "Ubuntu for Dummies" book.... Is there a command manual for
>> people like me who is not all that knowledgeable?
>>
>
> Yes. Type
> man <command>
> for information about that command.
> <command> --help
> Generally gives usage hints.
> There is, i do believe, a Ubuntu for Dummies book. There's certainly something similar. I've seen quite an explosion of Linux-newbie books in book shops, both online and in real life.
> This is also pretty good (IMO) at explaining some of the differences between Linux and Windows:
> http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm
>
>
>> this is somewhat like dos...
>
> Only if you use the command shell. Most jobs can be done with an incredibly long stream of mouse clicks, too
>


Thanks you immensely.... THis is all good info. I'll have to look up that book.... and hopefully there will be one. <grin>

Joseph


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On 05/16/2008 11:43 AM, Joseph wrote:
> Steve T wrote:
>> On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 1:22 PM, Joseph <ubuntu@e-pops.org> wrote
>>> However, I'm still not getting my avast to install. My command is:
>>>
>>> sudo dpkg apt-get install avast4workstation_1.0.8-2.deb
>>>
>> I think you should try:
>> sudo dpkg --configure -a
>> then
>> sudo apt-get install avast4workstation_1.0.8-2.deb
>>
>>
>
> Good to a point. Here's my commands:
>
> ragweed@ragweed-den:~$ sudo dpkg --configure -a
> [sudo] password for ragweed:
> Setting up ssl-cert (1.0.14-0ubuntu2.1) ...
>
> Setting up transmission-common (1.06-0ubuntu5) ...
> Setting up wine (0.9.59-0ubuntu5) ...
>
> Setting up transmission-gtk (1.06-0ubuntu5) ...
>
> Processing triggers for libc6 ...
> ldconfig deferred processing now taking place
> ragweed@ragweed-den:~$ sudo apt-get install avast4workstation_1.0.8-2.deb
> Reading package lists... Done
> Building dependency tree
> Reading state information... Done
> E: Couldn't find package avast4workstation_1.0.8-2.deb

I know that you've already gotten it installed, but for future reference
here is the command that you _should_ have used:

$ sudo dpkg -i avast4workstation_1.0.8-2.deb


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NoOp wrote:

> On 05/16/2008 11:43 AM, Joseph wrote:
>> Steve T wrote:
>>> On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 1:22 PM, Joseph <ubuntu@e-pops.org> wrote
>>>> However, I'm still not getting my avast to install. My command is:
>>>>
>>>> sudo dpkg apt-get install avast4workstation_1.0.8-2.deb
>>>>
>>> I think you should try:
>>> sudo dpkg --configure -a
>>> then
>>> sudo apt-get install avast4workstation_1.0.8-2.deb
>>>
>>>
>> Good to a point. Here's my commands:
>>
>> ragweed@ragweed-den:~$ sudo dpkg --configure -a
>> [sudo] password for ragweed:
>> Setting up ssl-cert (1.0.14-0ubuntu2.1) ...
>>
>> Setting up transmission-common (1.06-0ubuntu5) ...
>> Setting up wine (0.9.59-0ubuntu5) ...
>>
>> Setting up transmission-gtk (1.06-0ubuntu5) ...
>>
>> Processing triggers for libc6 ...
>> ldconfig deferred processing now taking place
>> ragweed@ragweed-den:~$ sudo apt-get install avast4workstation_1.0.8-2.deb
>> Reading package lists... Done
>> Building dependency tree
>> Reading state information... Done
>> E: Couldn't find package avast4workstation_1.0.8-2.deb
>

Noop wrote:
> I know that you've already gotten it installed, but for future reference
> here is the command that you _should_ have used:
>
> $ sudo dpkg -i avast4workstation_1.0.8-2.deb


Answered or not, I appreciate all the help I can get. I have one question.... What does the '-i' tell it to do?





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On 05/16/2008 07:19 PM, Joseph wrote:
>
> NoOp wrote:

>
> Noop wrote:
>> I know that you've already gotten it installed, but for future
>> reference here is the command that you _should_ have used:
>>
>> $ sudo dpkg -i avast4workstation_1.0.8-2.deb
>
>
> Answered or not, I appreciate all the help I can get. I have one
> question.... What does the '-i' tell it to do?
>

When you wish to install a debian package (*.deb) directly, you use dpkg
rather than 'apt-get install". The '-i' means install. So in this case
you are telling dpkg to install avast4workstation_1.0.8-2.deb. If you
open a terminal window and enter:

man dpkg

you will find information on the different options dpkg uses.

Also have a look at:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InstallingSoftware
[Using dpkg to install packages]
http://monkeyblog.org/ubuntu/installing/


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NoOp wrote:
> On 05/16/2008 07:19 PM, Joseph wrote:
>> NoOp wrote:
>
>> Noop wrote:
>>> I know that you've already gotten it installed, but for future
>>> reference here is the command that you _should_ have used:
>>>
>>> $ sudo dpkg -i avast4workstation_1.0.8-2.deb
>>
>> Answered or not, I appreciate all the help I can get. I have one
>> question.... What does the '-i' tell it to do?
>>
>
> When you wish to install a debian package (*.deb) directly, you use dpkg
> rather than 'apt-get install". The '-i' means install. So in this case
> you are telling dpkg to install avast4workstation_1.0.8-2.deb. If you
> open a terminal window and enter:
>
> man dpkg
>
> you will find information on the different options dpkg uses.
>
> Also have a look at:
>
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InstallingSoftware
> [Using dpkg to install packages]
> http://monkeyblog.org/ubuntu/installing/
>
>


Thanks so much. This is the kind of information I'm looking for. You're very informative.

Joseph


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