Re: how to install a testing package?
On Mon, Apr 14, 2003 at 02:29:49PM -0700, Shawn Clark wrote:
> One way to do it is to change your "/etc/apt/sources.list" entries to read
> "testing" instead of stable. Then run <apt-get update>, and then run
> <apt-get [package-name]>.
>
> Im fairly new to debian as well, and thats the only way I know how to do
> it. I have not seen a switch to apt-get that lets you specify a release
> version outside of what is in the sources.list file. That would be nice
> though.
>
> Is there an easier way?
im fairly new as well, from what i can see, debian distributions are
like drinks; for best results dont mix them.
you can use apt-pinning and stuff but it has security implications see
http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2003/debian-devel-200301/msg01644.html
for adrian bunk's explanation.
[have used potato/woody/sarge/sid all of which worked. I use the
latest stable one that has the packages i need, usually woody]
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