Re: apt-get upgrade vs apt-get dist-upgrade
On 11/11/2006 10:40 PM, T wrote:
> Hi,
>
> where can I find the difference between apt-get upgrade and apt-get
> dist-upgrade?
>
> I have always been using apt-get upgrade, but according to
> http://www.debian-administration.org/articles/43
> it is not correct:
>
> ,-----
> | apt-get upgrade is not correct, it is only recommended for the stable
> | distribution. If you're using testing or unstable do apt-get -du
> | dist-upgrade or dselect-upgrade. Read the fabulous manual if you wonder why.
> `-----
>
> So where can I find the fabulous manual?
>
> Manual page of apt:
>
> BUGS
> This manpage isn't even started.
>
That page /also/ says:
SEE ALSO
apt-cache(8), apt-get(8), apt.conf(5), sources.list(5)
man apt-get has exactly what you want.
Regards,
Ralph
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