On Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:48:26 -0500 Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote:
> Man pages generally do not include information some users > would find vital. > > In fact > http://manpages.debian.net/cgi-bin/man.cgi?query=intro&sektion=1&apropos=0&manpath=Debian+6.0+squeeze&title=Introduction%20Section%201 > > explicitly states in part: > "... Man pages are terse, and allow you to find quickly > some forgotten detail. For newcomers an introductory text > with more examples and explanations is useful." > and later states: > "A lot of GNU/FSF software is provided with info files." > > I often do not have available a functioning Linux system, > thus my need for web based source of information. > > My current problem is proper use of dpkg-scanpackages. I > need examples of its typical and atypical use. I need those > to give me the background for a sensible question. > > Pointers please. > TIA > > > Try the info package -- it should be installed on your system. Enter "info info" at a terminal. Then enter "info dpkg". After that, you're on your own. -- cmg -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20130410151241.043ff330.cgrigs...@att.net
