Re: Scripting Apt-Get (pop-up screens, e.g. with kernel updates)
On Fri, Jun 22, 2007 at 09:23:32AM -0400, Michael Matthews <erobererunc@gmail.com> was heard to say:
> I am wondering if anyone can tell me if there's an easy way, when using
> `apt-get upgrade`, to get around the pop-up configuration screens that occur
> with some updates. One example of this is with a kernel update. It appears
> that the kernel update wants to inform you that you should reboot soon, and
> unfortunately the colorful blue and red screen cannot be circumvented with
> the usual ways. I tried this:
You need to read up on debconf. (the program, not the conference)
Daniel
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