Re: How to use apt-get to get "New" packages...
On Mon, 22 Jun 1998, Steve Mayer wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I've been trying out the latest version of the apt package (0.0.16-1)
> and everything is working fine except for one small area.
>
> Does anyone know how, when using apt-get, to have a way to update or
> list the "New" packages? Not updating the packages that I already have
> on my system.
>
> I've been using dftp and liked the way that I was able to pick which
> new packages I want to download.
>
> I realize that the answer may be "to use dselect". Just wondering if
> there was another method available.
Yes, that is the answer, at least for now. I understand there is a GUI
interface for apt, but it is not yet functional.
Bob
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