synaptic!

[Asheville Joe]

Is there a version (and database) that works with Mandrake yet?  I tried 
to install a version, but ran into problems.  From what I understand, 
even if I did get it installed, it relies on a distrro dependent 
database that teel it what each package needs to work.

Joe

David Mangani wrote:

> Just wanted to share a wonderful experience with the group. I had read 
> about synaptic ( apt-get) and its ability to find files and solve 
> dependencies and install software easily, so I gave it a try. I'm 
> using Fedore Core 1 and decided to try to install mplayer ( 14 or 15 
> dependencies ) and it worked flawlessly. It identified all required 
> files, downloaded and installed them all. It even added mplayer to my 
> sound/video menu! This is a great piece of software. For any newbies 
> here like me I can't recommend this enough. Makes getting installing 
> software a delight!
>
> My 2 Cents
> Dave
>
>

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