On Sun, 3 Aug 2008, JW engaged keyboard and shared this with us all: >--} I sometimes have a hard time figuring out why apt keeps certain packages > back. --} For example the other day during an apt-get upgrade it was > "keeping back" --} openoffice (and all the OO componant packages). It was > not requiring any --} packages to be removed, it wasn't causing any major > packages to be upgraded. --} >--} How can I find out the *reason* why a package is kept back? >--} >--} This is all on a default Etch system - nothing peculiar about it, no > unstable --} or backported or third party repos used, no special pinnings > setup. --} >--} Thanks, >--} >--} JW
Then if you do <apt-get dselect-upgrade> it will tell you any packages that have to be installed or removed to upgrade the package/s held back. You may then, if you are so inclined - decline upgrading - or allow it to continue. HTH Charlie -- Registered Linux User:- 329524 *********************************************** The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend. .............................Henry David Thoreau *********************************************** Debian, just the best way to create magic _______________________________________________ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
