> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 
> 1. Prints up a list of all installed packages


Mmm, absolutely.


> 2. Checks relevant distro website for updates


Always useful.


> 3. Allows you to click on a check-box to grab updates and install
> automagically, or grap 'n' save.


That would be so cool!


> 4. Can be run via a script as a cron job to regularly check on certain
> packages.


Brilliant for remote admin of machines, hey?


> Maybe a bit of overkill (in fact, definately !!), but worth thinking
> about.


Hold on! I've seen this! http://www.debian.org/doc/FAQ/ch-pkgtools.html


- Jeff

(It's only funny because it's true.)


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