Hello, How can I find out about apt-get packages without installing them? I looked at man apt-get and didn't figure this out. For example: Code: --------- ~$ pms The program 'pms' is currently not installed. You can install it by typing: sudo apt-get install pms

Hello,

How can I find out about apt-get packages without installing them? I looked at man apt-get and didn't figure this out. For example:

Code:

~$ pms
The program 'pms' is currently not installed.  You can install it by typing:
sudo apt-get install pms

I'm not sure I want pms. How can I find out more about it?

Background:
I run windows 7 x64 and have Ubuntu 11.10 x64 dual boot. I am trying to gradually transition from Windows to Ubuntu as my primary operating system, and am learning more about how to use Ubuntu so I can do that.

Thanks for your help,

Rockaday

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:11:24 GMT