On Mon, 2006-06-19 at 23:46 +0100, Peter Tribble wrote:
> On Fri, 2006-06-16 at 22:55, David J. Orman wrote:
> > Exampe, Ubuntu (as noted in my comment):
> > 
> > apt-get install apache2
> 
> OK, I've not used apt-get so I'll ask a few questions:
> 
>  - can I request a specific version?

yes

>  - can I control the installed location?

yes, via apt-build or in zones, oops you need Nexenta then :-)

>  - can I install multiple copies of the same version in different
> locations?

yes, via apt-build

>  - can I install multiple versions?

sure

>  - can I install software (in my own space) without root privilege?

nope, not system software. Consider APT repository as a system software
too.

>  - can I roll back an upgrade?

sure, just downgrade it..

>  - can I automate this so as to be able to guarantee that systems
> installed a year or two apart end up identical?

why not?

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