Package: tetex-base Version: 1.0.2+20000804-9 [Pre-Depends: perl5-base, dpkg (>= 1.6.8)] Don't depend/pre-depend on the essential package perl-base (or perl5-base) unless a specific version is required (Policy §2.3.4). Regards, -- Brendan O'Dea bod@compusol.com.au Compusol Pty. Limited (NSW, Australia) +61 2 9810 3633