Re: [orca-list] using an update manager with Orca

[Jude DaShiell <jdashiel shellworld net>]

Why not go into terminal mode and try an apt-cache search "search string" 
| less <enter> and see what happens?On Tue, 12 Oct 2010, Ednun 
Pourtahmasbi wrote:

> Hi.
>
> I've been trying to use synaptic with Orca to hunt around for applications
> as I don't really know what I'm looking for, what to install, what not to
> install etc. I understand you should be able to use synaptic with Orca but I
> confess I'm not having much luck with it.
>
> I've tried the flat review cursor, I've tabbed about the interface but it
> doesn't make much sense.
>
> Is there another tool I should be using? And what sorts of things should I
> be searching for or looking out for in the description to ensure Orca might
> work with the application?
>
>
>
> Thanks.