On Thursday 03 October 2002 11:05, Zeno Davatz wrote: > > If I do apt-get install php4 > > My Debian still asks me to install apache-common - Why? > > Thanks for your help. > > Zeno Because php4 depends on a version of apache-common and Provides does not help with version depends. As I commented earlier, you are probably best off grabbing the apache package, adding your options and using it rather than making your own package.