Installing / Removing Software
From MEPIS Documentation Wiki
- Installing software
- What package format to download
- Software available in Linux
- Upgrading one package
- Upgrading all packages
- Which packages did I add?
- Howto edit your Apt/Synaptic Sources
- Downgrading a package
- Pinning a package
- Compiling software
- Removing software
- Install 32 bit packages on 64 bit system
- Apt-get issues:
- upgrade vs. dist-upgrade
- Solving dependency problems
- Repairing apt-get database in case some programs failed to install successfully
- Edit sources
- Alternative sources
- Pinning nvidia drivers - example for pinning a package (not letting the package to be upgraded or installed)
- Unpin a package
- Public key not available error
- Other useful information:
- Apt-get primer
- APT howto; Debian
- MEPIS Guides by Saist Detailed installation guides with screen captures.
- Tip: Upgrade your dial-up computer using your fast connection at work
