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Re: pinning and groups of related packages



Jason Lunz <lunz@falooley.org> wrote:
[...]
> I see. Perhaps 'apt-get -t' should be the first thing suggested on the
> backports instructions page? It seems simpler and easier to manage.

> Does the pinning setup have any advantage? None come to mind.

Having the list of installed backports in a easily found file is a
(small) bonus.
           cu andreas
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