Re: dependency handling of mixed system using aptitude
On 23/11/05, Jacob S <stormspotter@6texans.net> wrote:
> On Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:19:34 +0800
> Chris Purves <chris.purves@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I am keeping a stable/testing mixed system using pinning with
> > aptitude.
> >
> > But now I want to always keep testing sources for spamassassin and
> > clamav.
> >
> > Is there a way to get aptitude to install a dependency from
> > testing if the version requirement is not met by stable?
> >
> > I don't want to have to chase down the dependencies
> > every time there is a change.
> >
> > I'd appreciate any suggestions. How are other people maintaining
> > their mixed systems?
>
> This isn't a direct solution to your question, but hopefully it helps.
>
> If you're only using packages such as clamav from testing, why not use
> volatile.debian.net? It has updated versions of fast changing packages
> (such as clamav) compiled for Stable so that you don't have to worry
> about a ton of dependencies.
>
Thanks for the tip. I hadn't known about the volatile repository.
That solved my problems for clamav, but for some reason it doesn't
contain spamassassin. Luckily all spamassassin's dependencies can be
met by stable.
--
Take care, eh.
Chris
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