[06:26] <A55A551N> Hi all...
[06:27] <A55A551N> I'm new to Linux and I am trying to transition using Ubuntu as a suggestion from a Linux savvy co-worker...
[06:27] <A55A551N> I am on the part of downloading source or binary packages, the extract, compiling, and installation of these....
[06:28] <A55A551N> it is a bit duanting and complex for me....I was wondering if I could get some help with these...?
[06:29] <A55A551N> I know Synaptic is a utility that can faicilitate this for the most part...
[06:30] <A55A551N> but, I am trying to understand and familiarize myself with this process from at the very rawest level possible, which, I believe is through the shell. I want to understand the process through the shell....
[06:30] <A55A551N> now...don't all rush to answer.....LOL!