What is the suggested proceedure for when a package is damaged and needs to be re-installed? For example I have accidentally deleted a binary from a package and I want to re-install the package. I type "apt-get install package" but it tells me that the latest version of the package is already installed. I then have to remove the package before re-installing it (hazardous in the case of an essential package).
-- I'll be in Denver from 30 Oct 1998 to 7 Nov 1998 (or maybe a few days longer). I'll be in London from ~9 Nov 1998. I'd like to meet any Linux users or users groups in these places at these times. I plan to work in London for 3 - 6 months...
