heh, sorry didn't read your full email :) maybe you're looking for this: cat /etc/apt/apt.conf APT::Install-Recommends "0"; APT::Install-Suggests "0";
On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 22:53, shawn wilson <[email protected]> wrote: > how about 'apt-cache policy <package>' > > On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 22:43, William Hopkins <[email protected]> wrote: >> Listers, looking for a little community input: >> >> What is the best way to get answers on Debian policy questions? I have had >> some >> issues I'd like to get a policy answer on or possibly provide input (aka, my >> $0.02) for. >> >> If you're curious, the issue I've been having is regarding package >> dependencies. Some packages seem to have extraneous dependencies outside of >> what is strictly required (package build tools will tell you what is strictly >> required). Packages being depended on are e.g. dbus, gconf, etc. >> >> Even with equivs I can't always manage to install packages without getting >> the >> dependency because of things like preinst/postinst scripts. I submit bug >> reports >> (sev. wishlist) for the dependency to be on the appropriate _library_ only >> but >> get no response. >> >> Thanks for your help! >> >> -- >> Liam >> > -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/CAH_OBifEMKrQ-sH8e1o-wMc9nps¨[email protected]
