Add/Remove Software Application Question

[Barry Premeaux]

> Hi Barry. I too am on dialup. I think I'd just go with an apt-get update,
> followed by an apt-get dist-upgrade. On a new install there is likely to be a
> whole bunch of stuff that needs to be upgraded, that wasn't up to speed on
> the install CD.
>
> If you have a fixed monthly payment for your dialup connection, like I have,
> and can download as much as you want, it's no problem. Of course if you're
> paying by the minute it's not much fun.
>

I'm on a flat monthly rate with no download limits.  It's just the
issue of tying up the pc for several hours while it does updates.
Pulling the updates down in smaller chunks means I can get other
things done in between.  As far as *.iso's, I ususally get those when
I am on the road with the lap top and have access to a high speed
internet connection.

The phone company still doesn't think it is worth the effort to bring
DSL out to our area.  I can get high speed data from the cable
company, but I'm not sure I am ready to pay $50 for data and another
$15 for basic cable TV.  The only offset is that I could save on the
second phone line that I currently have and the ISP.  With taxes and
all, I would probably spend an additional $40 each month.  I'm not
really excited about paying for cable TV, since I don't watch it that
much any more.  I'll probably talk myself into it eventually.

Barry