mc4100
August 12th, 2008, 07:04 AM
I looked for an answer to this question, but am unable to find one:
Is it bad form to use apt:{package name} on the forums, instead of the usual: open a terminal ... apt-get whatever?
I ask because I, for one, don't recommend clicking on links in webpages to install software, and it's not a habit anyone should really ever get into. Which is why I'm asking; anyway, my point is that it's very simple and easy; frequently, you'll see:
Just type
sudo apt-get install package name
To an inexperienced user it's surely easier, and, correct me if I'm wrong, just as secure, to click an "apt:" URL and be presented with a dialog asking to install. I can see it's less secure, in terms of social engineering, and could be a vector for installing unwanted software if partnered with instructions on adding third-party repo for example.
Like,
just add this line to sources.list:
deb ...
and click this, and you will have Compiz with Nvidia Drivers, etc.
So I'm curious as to who uses this -if, I suppose, it's allowed- and if there is no 'real' rule, is it just bad form?
Is it bad form to use apt:{package name} on the forums, instead of the usual: open a terminal ... apt-get whatever?
I ask because I, for one, don't recommend clicking on links in webpages to install software, and it's not a habit anyone should really ever get into. Which is why I'm asking; anyway, my point is that it's very simple and easy; frequently, you'll see:
Just type
sudo apt-get install package name
To an inexperienced user it's surely easier, and, correct me if I'm wrong, just as secure, to click an "apt:" URL and be presented with a dialog asking to install. I can see it's less secure, in terms of social engineering, and could be a vector for installing unwanted software if partnered with instructions on adding third-party repo for example.
Like,
just add this line to sources.list:
deb ...
and click this, and you will have Compiz with Nvidia Drivers, etc.
So I'm curious as to who uses this -if, I suppose, it's allowed- and if there is no 'real' rule, is it just bad form?