Proposed rewrite so that it fits on 2 lines (as per
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/server-tips):
Use 'dpkg --get-selections > selections.txt' and 'dpkg --set-selections <
selections.txt && apt-get dselect-upgrade' so save and restore package
selection. 'man dpkg' for more info.
** Changed in: ubuntu-server-tips
Status: New => Confirmed
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dpkg selections
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/413062
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Status in Ubuntu Server Tips: Confirmed
Bug description:
Tip: to quickly backup your installed package list, or install an new system
with your current package selection, use 'dpkg --get-selections >
selections.txt' and 'dpkg --set-selections < selections.txt && apt-get
dselect-upgrade' (see man dpkg)
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