Re: Package managers

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On 12/16/2010 10:29 AM, Tom Horsley wrote:
> On Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:01:45 -0500
> Temlakos wrote:
>
>    
>> Does yumex still preserve this group-searching
>> capability?
>>      
> I've given up on all the GUIs. I just use things like
> "yum search", etc.
>
> All the GUIs seem to have decided (on the basis of
> apparent total urban legend) to split into the GUI
> half and a backend dbus-based server to do the work.
> Unfortunately the dbus interface they all use has
> no concept of providing feedback. Using the GUIs
> reminds me of trying to drive a car with a 10 second
> delay between operating a control and anything
> happening.
>    
Where do I go for information on running that kind of command-line search?

This isn't totally academic. I also administer a Web server, and I find 
that a command-line interface is the only way that I can do any kind of 
installation or upgrade. (I have to connect using secure-shell.) Might 
as well learn how to do it in that context...

Temlakos
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