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« on: May 24, 2007, 13:54:15 PM »
Ok Linux boffins this is pi**ing me off !!
Every time I go to install a package I have downloaded (deb) to a folder on my desktop the package manager opens it and goes to install it fine THEN all blank !!

Yet if I open the package installer
click file
click open
select the given file it
install
it works

What the h*ll is going on ??

Had it with AVG free and Limewire (both deb packages, both now installed)

PS.....Apparently I dont have permission to update AVG though think
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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2007, 13:55:50 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2007, 13:59:43 PM »
But it works if I open the package installer first dontknow
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« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2007, 14:05:10 PM »
Quote from: Brains on May 24, 2007, 13:59:43 PM
But it works if I open the package installer first dontknow

  When you say 'Package Installer', do you mean the 'Add Remove' thingummy, or the Synaptic Package installer?

  Also, what type of file extension do these files have?
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« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2007, 14:11:55 PM »
she means a .deb file

i don't have a problem installing them at all.. sounds like your installer maybe a bit borked..

as for avg i think you have to be root to update it, will search now to see how


personally i haven't bothered with constantly running antivirus.
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« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2007, 14:16:19 PM »
Quote from: Lisa on May 24, 2007, 14:11:55 PM
personally i haven't bothered with constantly running antivirus.

  I do.  I need a firewall, too.  Just because you're mostly invisible to Windows Computers, doesn't mean everyone else can't see you.
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« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2007, 14:20:39 PM »
actually if you go to the sites that can scan all your ports, they will say that you are stealthy

also linux has an inbuilt firewall. you have to install firestarter from synaptic to be able to configure it though, personally i haven't bothered. It works no need to mess with it.
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« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2007, 14:22:54 PM »
Quote from: Lisa on May 24, 2007, 14:20:39 PM
actually if you go to the sites that can scan all your ports, they will say that you are stealthy

also linux has an inbuilt firewall. you have to install firestarter from synaptic to be able to configure it though, personally i haven't bothered. It works no need to mess with it.

  I think as more and more people migrate from Windows, (especially Vista!) it's going to become necessary, though.  Undecided
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« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2007, 14:26:07 PM »
Quote from: Brains on May 24, 2007, 13:54:15 PM
Ok Linux boffins this is pi**ing me off !!
Every time I go to install a package I have downloaded (deb) to a folder on my desktop the package manager opens it and goes to install it fine THEN all blank !!

Yet if I open the package installer
click file
click open
select the given file it
install
it works

What the h*ll is going on ??

Had it with AVG free and Limewire (both deb packages, both now installed)

PS.....Apparently I dont have permission to update AVG though think
do you have Gdeb package installer installed? called gdebi i think

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Quote from: Lisa on May 24, 2007, 14:20:39 PM
actually if you go to the sites that can scan all your ports, they will say that you are stealthy

also linux has an inbuilt firewall. you have to install firestarter from synaptic to be able to configure it though, personally i haven't bothered. It works no need to mess with it.

  I think as more and more people migrate from Windows, (especially Vista!) it's going to become necessary, though.  Undecided
why? are they going to break it Wink
i agree that as more people use it the more some will try to hack it, but i'm not worried at all about it yet.
Not having to scan for anything is soooooo relaxing. I'll keep my eye on ubuntu forums to see what happens, but i reckon it will be a while before they create anything that can do any damage at all.
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« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2007, 14:31:11 PM »
before you go all mental.. what the hell do you need a anti virus for?
there's like one virus for linux.. which isn't easy to get and it has a disinfect command..

and limewire sucks ass..
take frostwire at least.. or just go to the add/remove and install gtk-gnutella

and btw did you use automatix?
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« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2007, 14:32:51 PM »
the only advantage to using an antivirus is to make sure you don't spread a windows virus to a windows user...
but that means scanning all the files you send.
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« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2007, 14:34:36 PM »
Quote from: Lisa on May 24, 2007, 14:26:07 PM
why? are they going to break it Wink
i agree that as more people use it the more some will try to hack it, but i'm not worried at all about it yet.
Not having to scan for anything is soooooo relaxing. I'll keep my eye on ubuntu forums to see what happens, but i reckon it will be a while before they create anything that can do any damage at all.

  Criminals are very eager to get around systems, these days.  Especially those used by trusting, defenceless, and maybe a tad smug, people.  If Linux can be compiled, it can be hacked.  It's just a matter of time.  Still, it's fun to laugh at the Windows, 'Special' Community, while we can, isn't it?  laugh

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  Because I'm cautious, and don't take tomorrow for granted.

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and limewire sucks ass..

  It does indeed, suck ass.

Quote from: Nizzle on May 24, 2007, 14:31:11 PM
and btw did you use automatix?

  Can't remember.  I'll have to check.  Embarrassed
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« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2007, 14:39:27 PM »
it would be in applications >> system tools
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« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2007, 14:41:08 PM »
Quote from: Lisa on May 24, 2007, 14:39:27 PM
it would be in applications >> system tools

  In that case, no. laugh  I knew there was something I'd forgotten.
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« Reply #14 on: May 24, 2007, 14:41:37 PM »
i'd get it... it's handy