Re: How to lock packages to protect them of being removed during upgrades?

[John Foster <jfoster81747@gmail.com>]

On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 7:12 AM, Ralf Mardorf <ralf.mardorf@alice-dsl.net> wrote:

Hi :)

how can I find out which packages I need to lock against upgrading, to
avoid that Synaptic will remove other packages I need? Isn't there a way
to lock packages against removing?

Usually there only will be some packages that will be upgraded, hence
it's easy to find out which packages I need to lock against upgrading,
but now there are to many packages, that will be upgraded.

I already made a backup of the current Debian and locked several
packages, anyway, I'm unable to upgrade, since I would lose needed
development packages.

Regards,

Ralf

Best way is to check the dependencies and the suggested items from Synaptics drop down menus when you highlite the main apps that you are locking. Then once you know what they are select them & lock the dependcies & the suggested ones that are installed.
Best Wishes!
john