Does Ubuntu v.11.10 64-Bit Version Update Already Manually Downloaded And Installed Programs Like It Monitors With Automatically Installed Programs From The Ubuntu Software Center?
Hello. I have a question to ask you.
Regarding Linux Ubuntu v. 11.10 64-bit, when you have to 'manually' download the files or folders (usually in a zip-like file format) "packages" like software or drivers you wish to install on Ubuntu with the Ubuntu Archive Manager; does Ubuntu in some manner or capacity automatically track updates to those 'manually' installed programs as those typically found in Ubuntu Software Center where these programs that are automatically installed are indeed update tracked? Please explain.
NOTE: I have recently learned that Synoptic Package Manager has been removed and no longer installed by default as a separate component of Ubuntu starting with Ubuntu version 11.10. It has been integrated with Ubuntu Software Center to be more comprehensive source for Ubuntu compliant programs to install. However, you can use the Ubuntu Software Center to install Synoptic Package Manager if you wish.
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Regarding Linux Ubuntu v. 11.10 64-bit, when you have to 'manually' download the files or folders (usually in a zip-like file format) "packages" like software or drivers you wish to install on Ubuntu with the Ubuntu Archive Manager; does Ubuntu in some manner or capacity automatically track updates to those 'manually' installed programs as those typically found in Ubuntu Software Center where these programs that are automatically installed are indeed update tracked? Please explain.
NOTE: I have recently learned that Synoptic Package Manager has been removed and no longer installed by default as a separate component of Ubuntu starting with Ubuntu version 11.10. It has been integrated with Ubuntu Software Center to be more comprehensive source for Ubuntu compliant programs to install. However, you can use the Ubuntu Software Center to install Synoptic Package Manager if you wish.
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> Yes and no...
@IT4SOHO, please read my comment first, then you'll see that you don't need to correct them (in this case ;-)
@IT4SOHO, please read my comment first, then you'll see that you don't need to correct them (in this case ;-)
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@ ahoffmann & it4soho:
Hello again. I appreciate you both answering my further question I later posted for clarity. I get a better idea of what I need to do; therefore these later comment responses are awards on merit. it4soho, answered my initial question directly with a NO answer followed by your explanation, that is why I awarded you the Accepted Solution. ahoffmann presented me the opposite reality perspective to this issue what I need to do in order to have updates per the Ubuntu apt-get mechanism. I appreciate that too.
Again, thank you!
Hello again. I appreciate you both answering my further question I later posted for clarity. I get a better idea of what I need to do; therefore these later comment responses are awards on merit. it4soho, answered my initial question directly with a NO answer followed by your explanation, that is why I awarded you the Accepted Solution. ahoffmann presented me the opposite reality perspective to this issue what I need to do in order to have updates per the Ubuntu apt-get mechanism. I appreciate that too.
Again, thank you!
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Hello. Nice to meet you.
Thank you both for your comments.
In particular to it4soho comment: Do you have the detailed steps in order to do what you stated, "Further, if you used apt-get and forced a different, 3rd party repository, you also won't get updates UNLESS you add that repository in the /etc/apt/sources folder," especially focus on the last part "UNLESS you add that repository in the /etc/apt/sources folder"? I am fairly new to Ubuntu and I am learning something new everyday with this operating system. I wondered if you have the steps either in your words or at some excellently produced tutorial-like website's webpage on this method to 'add a repository in the /etc/apt/sources folder". Personally, I really would like to have all manual downloads in some manner become part of the Package Updater and have Ubuntu keep them AUTOMATICALLY updated as well. I want to make it happen. I have to think I am not the only Ubuntu user that has ever wanted to know how to do this when Ubuntu has this nice automatic program updating ability.
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