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Re: "/etc/alternative/" How to use it?



On Tue, 2006-12-19 at 22:18 +0700, Ali Milis wrote:
> > Not sure what you mean by 'using' it, as in determining the default
> > editor or some other program? Or changing them?
> 
> E.g. what if I would like to build my own java .deb package.
> I need an example on how to inform that my package is
> a "java" alternative which has the highest priority.
> 

Careful with that, some folks get a little anxious when those are
touched. Better to prompt and ask.  

You would just need to call update-alternatives to do this, afaik. I
think that should do it on all (other) Debian flavors and forks as well.

Best,
-Tim

> regards,
> 
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