If you are stuck with using sudo, how the hell are you going to bomb things out? Even by using full-blown root have I only once in a couple of years managed that. AND I fixed it without touching a console.
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If you are stuck with using sudo, how the hell are you going to bomb things out? Even by using full-blown root have I only once in a couple of years managed that. AND I fixed it without touching a console.
I've had a few issues in the past, and friends of mine have had a few too. CTRL + ALT + F1 has been a saviour
I love using CTRL + ALT + BACKSPACE too if things don't work too nicely. I firmly believe that the only three keys allowed on a Micro$oft keyboard should be CTRL+ALT+DEL. (It's the only way to get a Window$ machine working)
andres101
Expert Member
or in this case, sudo apt-cache search <part of package name>
I normally su root whenever I open the terminal. Most of the commands I execute requires su permissions. There is nothing worse than spending 10 minutes editing a config file and when you try and save, it tells you that you don't have permissions.
(tip: to be able to su root, you first need to set the root password using sudo passwd root) - not recommended if you think you might break something.
He was given options... isn't that what Linux is all about... options? Besides, there are many things you cannot do from the gui and sometimes it is just easier to do something from there.
Hi,
Tried to install the packages mentioned but I get an error.
I get the message, "Reading packlist...done, then building dependecncy tree done".
And then a message saying, couldn't find package unrar/xmms/vlc...
What exactly am I doing wrong, cause this seems to be the way it's done everywhere.
Tried to install the packages mentioned but I get an error.
I get the message, "Reading packlist...done, then building dependecncy tree done".
And then a message saying, couldn't find package unrar/xmms/vlc...
What exactly am I doing wrong, cause this seems to be the way it's done everywhere.
chiskop
Executive Member
It looks like you're trying to install a couple of apps from the command line, is that right?
If so, the syntax is
- make sure you know the package name
- no slashes or commas - just spaces between apps.
But if you're just starting out, I really suggest you have a look at synaptic - it is much easier and there is far less room for error.
If so, the syntax is
Code:
sudo apt-get install xmms vlc- no slashes or commas - just spaces between apps.
But if you're just starting out, I really suggest you have a look at synaptic - it is much easier and there is far less room for error.
Hi Chiskop,
I did that.
Also spent 'bout an hour trying to install some themes and desklets/screenlets but got nowhere.
I believe sudo is the command for power "users" of some sort right?
I'm still trying to get a hang of the whole file structure, cause there was
point when I just felt helpless.
With a couple of "F&$%#@&^$!" along the way.But yeah, guess that's why they call it a learning curve.
PS. I'm quite familiar with DOS so I think the terminal would do just fine, can't seem to get anything to work in the GUI anyway. Will learn faster as well.
Thanks again!
I personally don't think so. I hate that it doesn't play the song when I double click on it or press enter when I search it in the library. Or is there a fix for that?
That's just how it was programmed. Depending on what you are used to Amarok is either a hell of a lot better, or a hell of a lot better and just different. You are the first person I hear of that doesn't like Amarok.
Hey, what can I say, I'm unique.
I'm used to using Winamp in Windows. The only thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't play my files when I open it, other than that it's cool. I'm going to get shot down for this, but I think Winamp is better.Hey, what can I say, I'm unique.
What would you prefer to get shot with by the Linux community? You also have the option of quick and relatively painless.
I knew I would regret saying that. You forget, I'm a part of that community as well.
Not if you prefer Winamp to Amarok
I just press <ENTER> on a song or double click it (once to select and another to play) and it works....
There should be a setting or something. Will quickly check