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Re: Security status of orphaned woody packages when upgraded to sarge?



On Tuesday 10 May 2005 20:56, David Stanaway wrote:
> The problem I see is that there is no warning that the package no
> longer exists, and could potentially have security problems that go
> unnoticed even if you check debian security advisories diligently.

If you use dselect or aptitude, such packages will be listed as "obsolete 
and local packages", so there is warning available.

Cheers,
FJP

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