There is a big difference between Windows and Linux on how software is distributed. Searching in the Internet and downloading from unknown web-sites, as Windows users used to do, is not suggested for Linux users, because most of the software can be found in the official repositories. So if one wants to find a music player for example, it is better to check what is available from the repositories first. That is where Gnome Debian Package Finder can help.
The major improvements comparing with the first release are:
- changed window layout to better fit small screens of netbooks (I tested it on my Asus EEE PC 701 with 800 x 480 screen resolution)
- more functionality available via right-click popup menus
- drag-and-drop facility
To my surprise when I googled for "Debian Package Finder" I found this article about my program at Linux.com. The review outlines some problems with user interface, which I hope I will fix in future releases, and also shows one my obvious mistake: I had never mentioned anywhere that the program window had two horizontal splitters, so this feature remained un-noticed. As for its functionality I don't target package maintainers or Linux geeks as its primary users, so some features of command-line programs, like search for maintainers, will likely never been implemented.
The program is still in its beta stage and available for downloading from
GTK_APPS.ORG
Softpedia.com
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