>> APT keeps wanting to install `sse2-support` on my dear Thinkpad X30, but >> that machine's CPU does not support SSE2, so the package's installation >> always fails. >> >> How can I tell APT that it shouldn't *try* to install `sse2-support`? >> >> I tried to put a "hold" on the package with >> >> echo "sse2-support" | dpkg --set-selections >> >> but it apparently only works to pin an *installed* package to it current >> version, whereas I'd need it to "hold" the "uninstalled" status. >> >> Any hint? >> > > In /etc/apt/preferences.d/, create no-sse2-support: > > # never install this package, ever > Package: sse2-support > Pin: release * > Pin-Priority: -1
That looks promising, thanks. Will let you know when I get back to my X30 to try it out, Stefan