On 28 Jan 2006 16:56:59 -0800
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> Thanks for your reply.
>
> I'm considering using the dpkg-deb method, if not for any other reason
> than to learn about how it works :). Can I use dpkg-deb to download the
> .deb? I've tried getting the package via ftp.debian.org, but I can't
> seem to find where individual packages are stored. Since
> packages.debian.org is down I can't download them over the web.
>
> Or, can I use apt-get to download the package (without installing it)?
> It looks like apt-get -d install would provide this functionality, but
> when I try that I'm told that the package is already installed.
>
> Also, apt-get --purge remove isn't documented very well and I'm curious
> how it differs from just apt-get remove. According to man apt-get:
>
> --purge
> Use purge instead of remove for anything that would be removed.
> An asterisk ("*") will be displayed next to packages which are
> scheduled to be purged. Configuration Item: APT::Get::Purge.
>
> I don't find that description very helpful. :)
'remove' will leave the config files, '--purge' will remove them
Andrei
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