[Linux-bruxelles] [CLX] Lots of info on free software packages ( over 20.000 packages cited )

[Eric Hanuise]

packages.debian.org has a full list, indexed and searchable ;-)


Marc wrote:
> Hello / bonjour
> 
> Because I was unhappy I did not have a simple means to search the index
> of all packages linux (in fact debian) gives me, I made a long text file
> which consists of the package name, followed by its detailed information
> (if it exists).  That makes a file of about 15Mb, and 280.000 lines.
> Now, people that DO NOT have linux can do a word search on this file,
> and will soon see what applications interest them.  Of course, I know
> this file contains some overhead, but if you choose your search key
> well, the result will be better ...
> 
> Here is the list:
> http://users.fulladsl.be/spb13810/linux/software.txt
> 
> Comments on typography are always welcome ...  (I made this in a hurry,
> so I'll change it anyway)
> 
> (In fact, it should be easy to make a html, but I won't spend too much
> time now.)
> 
> Is there anybody that knows about this kind of text with all pkg
> included??  Of course, I know, if you have linux, you can start
> Synaptic, and do a search there, but non linux users can't do that, and
> this is like a paper dictionary: you look at a term, and you can let
> your eyes wonder around for other terms, so that you learn things you
> didn't expected....  (and you could search internet, or eg
> packages.debian.org, but ... too much clicking involved ...)
> 
> 
> Marc
> 
> PS: Unfortunately, Our promotor for free software in Belgium/Flanders
> Education didn't have the time to make such a list, because he is too
> busy working for ...  Apple Inc, ... or Adobe Systems... or Microsoft ...
> 
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