gui package manager or way to list all applications installed using...

yoshiserry · 2014-01-28 09:48:12

I installed arch using github.com/helmuthdu/aui
is there a gui package manager installed? if so which should I install, or where do I find it?

is it possible to get the command line pacman to list all packages installed like windows add> remove programs?

Thanks, Josh.

loafer · 2014-01-28 10:02:21

1) Not officially. There may be third party apps but I've never checked. Try searching.

2) Yes, of course you can list installed packages. Again, a search would tell you and the various documentation, man pages etc.

jpgg · 2014-01-28 10:12:26

You've got the wrong approach with Arch linux.

First, you should have installed Arch linux using the Beginners' Guide on Arch's front page.

If you are looking for a gui package manager, there is a good chance you won't like Arch linux at all. Why do you want a GUI? You should read The Arch Way to learn more about what Arch linux is and who it is meant for.

yoshiserry · 2014-01-28 10:30:09

the arch way is....

the only reason anyone wants arch is customisability and a light distribution.

All i'm looking for is a command to list packages installed. like "ls" lists folders in a directory,

Arch wopuld be tonnes more popular if you guys helped beginners learn rather than telling them to read the wiki. There woudl be no reason for distros like manjaro if arch lived up to its name and was actually SIMPLE.

the whole reason helmuthdu created his script is because installing arch without it is almost impossible for actual beginners.

WorMzy · 2014-01-28 10:52:30

yoshiserry wrote:

Arch wopuld be tonnes more popular if you guys helped beginners learn rather than telling them to read the wiki.

Read the pacman man page.

yoshiserry wrote:

the whole reason helmuthdu created his script is because installing arch without it is almost impossible for people who are too lazy to read.

Fixed that for you.

Arch's aim isn't to be popular. It's a simple distribution for people who like control over their systems and are willing to put the effort in. If you feel this is unacceptable, then feel free to use something else.

fsckd · 2014-01-28 13:13:17

Hi yoshiserry, the community spent a lot of effort writing the wiki. So that we don't have to repeat the same things over and over. All your questions are answered there. If something in the wiki isn't clear, ask us what it means.

Keep in mind, support on these forums is done by volunteers. No one owes you anything. Take a look at the forum rules, particularly the section titled Life is a Two-way Street. Closing.

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