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Re: Download installed .debs??



Lars Jensen wrote:
> How do I re-download copies installed .deb packages that are already on
> my system? apt-get won't download a package that is already installed.

apt-get install --reinstall <packagename>
(It'll use the cached .deb's in /var/cache/apt/archives when it finds
it, though)

If you really want to _download_ new, rm that deb from the directory
and run the above command.

Regards,

Rene

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