No, apt-cache can't search for a file in a package *not installed*.
This was confirmed by debian aktivist :)

Le Dimanche 24 F�vrier 2002 13:49, vous avez �crit :
> le dim 24-02-2002 � 12:29, Pixel a �crit :
> > Blindauer Emmanuel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > > it is to slow, compared to apt-get, and  hdlists are too large.
> > > (synthesis doesn't permit to search for files)
> >
> > i haven't got the time to install debian those days. Does apt allow to
> > search for files?
>
> apt-cache ?


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