Re: /var/lib/dpkg/status missing
On Thu, 3 Apr 2003 09:41:01 -0800
"Michael K O'Brien" <mobrien@pixar.com> wrote:
> I guess I'm a bit nervous of the integrity of the status file. Is
> there any way to verify the status file?
Before you worry about verifying it, copy it somewhere else so you can
get back to it.
As another precaution, I recommend doing "dpkg --get-selections
>/floppy/debs.installed" (or some such) so that if the worst happens and
>you need to reinstall at least you know which packages you want.
Kevin
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