Quoting Richard Owlett (2019-10-11 16:43:44) > I'm attempting a *VERY CUSTOM* install of Buster. > I did a plain CLI install with no apparent problem. > > I logged into the new system as root. > I then attempted to do > apt-get --no-install-recommends mate-desktop-environment ...list of > other programs... > > Error message was that it did not understand "--no-install-recommends" > in context. > > I've done this in previous releases without problems. > What syntax have I forgotten?
You forgot to tell what you wanted to do: The subcommand "install" Try this: apt-get --no-install-recommends install mate-desktop-environment - Jonas -- * Jonas Smedegaard - idealist & Internet-arkitekt * Tlf.: +45 40843136 Website: http://dr.jones.dk/ [x] quote me freely [ ] ask before reusing [ ] keep private
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