[NMLUG] Debian server questions

[paul.tietjens at moriarty.k12.nm.us (Paul Tietjens)]

Tim Emerick wrote:
> I'm trying to set up a headless samba / sshd debian server and have a couple
> of questions.
> 
> 1. Can I manage the debian packages on this server using a remote synaptic?
>

You could, be setting up X to export, and the like, but I find either 
aptitude or just plain ol' apt-get/apt-show-versions/apt-file in ssh 
works best with the lowest overhead.