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= Searching for and Installing Software From the AUR = | = Searching for and Installing Software From the AUR = | ||
Both yaourt and packer are automatically configured to search the AUR for software packages; there is no need to configure any files or such after installation to make them work. They are also very similar to pacman to use. | Both yaourt and packer are automatically configured to search the AUR for software packages; there is no need to configure any files or such after installation to make them work. They are also very similar to pacman to use. Furthermore, as with pacman, it is not necessary for the specify precise or complete package names to search for or download them. For example, if wishing the download the Avant Window Navigator, simply entering 'avant' will yield a list of potential matches to browse and select from. | ||
{{tip| It is | {{tip|It is '''strongly''' recommended to first visit the AUR website and examine the relevant page(s) for any and all software intended to be installed. These pages contain comments from both users and developers in the community, and may provide information on any issues as well as solutions for potential problems. The AUR website can be found '''here'''}} | ||
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Once your chosen software packages have been entered, and the installation process has begun, user comments from the AUR website will be displayed, usually followed by a warning that the package is unsupported and potentially dangerous. This warning is a standard message for for all downloads. | Once your chosen software packages have been entered, and the installation process has begun, user comments from the AUR website will be displayed, usually followed by a warning that the package is unsupported and potentially dangerous. This warning is a standard message for for all downloads. | ||
It will also ask if you wish to '''Edit PKGBUILD'''. Unless you know what you are doing, always enter n when asked. The purpose of this option is to allow experienced users to inspect the instructions that will be used to build the package(s) to be installed. As dependencies may also have to be installed first in the process, it is possible to be prompted several times. Just be aware that you will also be prompted to continue the installation as well, so '''make sure you read each prompt properly before entering anything!''' | It will also ask if you wish to '''Edit PKGBUILD'''. Unless you know what you are doing, always enter '''n''' for ''no'' when asked. The purpose of this option is to allow experienced users to inspect the instructions that will be used to build the package(s) to be installed. As dependencies may also have to be installed first in the process, it is possible to be prompted several times. Just be aware that you will also be prompted to continue the installation as well, so '''make sure you read each prompt properly before entering anything!''' | ||
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