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How to implement package install suggestion on Debian?

I have noticed that while on Ubuntu, if I type the following: mc and it isnt installed, I get the message below: The program 'mc' is currently not installed. You can install it by typing: sudo ...
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How can I configure zsh to let it explain to me where I can retrieve an executable instead of saying file not found?

In the default configuration of bash in ubuntu, when you type the name of a software which is not installed, bash explains how to install it if the executable if it exists, or how to install an ...
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What is the proper way to manage multiple python versions?

I have a machine with Python 2.6 installed as the default Python. Then, I installed Python 2.7, and manually created /usr/bin/python as a symlink to the new installation. Then, I was running into ...
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Opening a PDF file by typing its name

I am on Mac OS X and I usually open PDF files from the terminal (using bash) open myfile.pdf Now I'd be able to type only myfile.pdf and have that opened with the command above. Is there any ...
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Why does sh say “not found” when it's definitely there? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: “No such file or directory” lies on Optware installed binaries I'm trying to add ebtables to a little router box. I went and got a binary compiled for the ...
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Running C Programs on Linux

I watched a video lecture today that introduced C and things like how to make a C program that will run in Linux. I followed the steps given and now I'm stuck with a bit of a problem. I created my C ...