Automatix

[O. Sinclair]

Neil Winchurst wrote:
> My thread about 32 bit v 64 bit versions of kubuntu brought forth some
> interesting and varied replies. I think that I may give it a go when I
> get the DVDs.
> 
> Meanwhile, the topic of automatix has come up several times in the
> thread. Dare I ask for comments about that? I am not very sure what it
> does yet, but it seems that it is a program that will help with the 64
> bit version.
> 
> Incidentally it seems that Acroread is not very happy with 64 bit
> computing. Well, I am quite happy to use kpdf instead, so that is not a
> problem. But what about flash?
> 
> But, first and foremost, any advice about automatix anyone???
> 
I regularly use Automatix to install codecs etc. to get Kubuntu PCs up 
and running. Note it is not illegal to use mp3 etc. where I reside. It 
is a convenient way to install codecs, plugins and extras. Yes all can 
be done searching the forums and so on if you rather go that way - but 
for me it works fine and saves time.

Only one cautionary word; Automatix adds the backport repository meaning 
you will/might add versions considered unstable of various software.

Sinclair