Hi all, I tried on the apt-get manual. But could not get to my requirement. I have some of the packages in my deb box which i do not want to upgrade/remove/uninstall during an apt-get dist-uprade. How do i specify the exclude list ? thanks -- Bhasker C V Registered Linux user: #306349 (counter.li.org) The box said "Requires Windows 95, NT, or better", so I installed Linux.