On Sat, Oct 19, 2002 at 03:56:26PM -0400, Colin Walters wrote: > On Sat, 2002-10-19 at 14:20, Sven Luther wrote: > > > Especifically, what i want is to install the gnome2 package from > > experimental, and upgrade them automatically, without pulling in the pam > > packages of experimental for example. > > That's not really possible without explicitly listing all of the gnome 2 > packages in /etc/apt/preferences. What I do however I just use > aptitude. I've put stuff from experimental other than the gnome 2 stuff > on hold (use '='). > > BTW, you want to use the "gnome" package instead of "gnome2" now.
Yes, i know, i also do apt-get -t experimental upgrade gnome, and it works mostly, i just wanted to put a grain of salt in what Raphael suggested, as it can break things. Still, i think wi may miss some packages by doing so. Friendly, Sven Luther
