Re: [tdf-discuss] Request: Installation Instructions

On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 08:51:00 -0600, Craig A. Eddy <tyche@cox.net> wrote:

> Recently (like 4:00 AM local time, November 20, 2010) I downloaded the
> .tar.gz of the .deb files from TDF
> (http://download.documentfoundation.org/libreoffice/testing/3.3.0-beta3/deb/).
>  On unpacking the archived files I discovered that LO is subjecting poor
> unsuspecting users to the same problem that OOo has been famous for:
> there is no obvious way to start to install the files.  Dependencies for
> each .deb have to be met, but nothing indicates the order with which to
> install them.  When dealing with 52 .deb files it's like trying to do a
> jigsaw puzzle where all distinguishing marks have been filed off.
>
> It would be much easier if there were a single meta-package that would
> act as the start point.  Failing that, at least an ordered list that an
> individual could refer to.
>
> The object of LibreOffice, as with any other program, is to be used.
> But if one has to try to map the labyrinth in order to do so, one won't.
>  Would you please consider making it easier for the end user?
>
> Thank you.

Usually that's what make files are for, but any bash file could also do  
the trick.

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Alexandro Colorado

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