Comment 43 for bug 1713313

On Sat, 21 Oct 2017, Norbert wrote:
> At least `gparted` and `synaptic` do not run on default fresh clean
> installation of Ubuntu 17.10.
And as standard software installer does not:
a) pass on querries from the package install (so that jackd can be
properly installed for example)
b) does not alert the user that a package they are installing has to
remove another package the user still needs. This can leave the user with
a crippled system.

I have personally helped a number of people fix botched installs. I have
never had complaints after the user installs synaptic.

synaptic, though old and worn, is the only GUI installer that is safe to
use in my experience. It is also fast and provides package information
that allows trouble shooting package problems.

These extras may be confusing for a new computer user or someone coming
from windows, but points a and b above need to be addressed if new users
are to keep using Ubuntu longer than a quick try.

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Len Ovens
www.ovenwerks.net