Re: APT version 0.6.x.x,the meaning of warnings,and lack of signs of checks.
alexandre suzuki <alex_o_suzuki@yahoo.com>:
> 1)
> I installed apt-0.6.46.4 from backports.org because I
> wanted
> security checks of Release.gpg not only the check of
> the md5s.
> However my first run of it(see above) does not show
> any sign
> of the checks.When I did apt-get update I saw the
> download
> of the files Release.gpg Release Packages.gz.Do apt
> execute
> all those checks silently,when we effectively install
> the
> packages?
>
> 2)
> When I ran aptitude the first time with this new apt I
> received this warning:
> Apt errors warning: could not lock the cache file.
> Opening in read-only mode.
>
> What did that mean?Now I donŽt receive it anymore and
> aptitude opens normally,I didnŽt do anything special
> (as of my knowledge) to return to normal.
>
> 3)
> Now I have all my installed packages from the CDs in
> aptitude with the following warning:
>
> warning(in red):
> This version of the package is from an untrusted
> source:
> Installing this package could allow a malicious
> individual
> to damage or take control of your system.
aptitude install debian-multimedia-keyring # ?
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