[ale] Question for Debian users

[David Corbin]

On Sunday 09 November 2003 21:39, Holmquist, Thomas W. wrote:
> yes, apt-get is the best tool ever.
>
> to install packages you do apt-get install package1 package2 (ex. apt-get
> install mozilla) It downloads, installs, and configures the packages
> automatically. I run stable on all my servers, and unstable on all my
> desktop.

But I want to point something out here.  Apt-get IS great.  But the real 
greatness is Debian's rigorous adherence to standards.  The location, form, 
and placement of all the files in a package is KEY to apt-get working so 
well.