Re: difference between NEW and Extra packages in dpkg install

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Subject: Re: difference between NEW and Extra packages in dpkg install
From: Ron Johnson <ron.l.johnson@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:00:08 -0500
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On 08/12/08 14:27, NewDeb wrote:

Hi all,
I am a Debian newbie and was wondering what is the difference between the
NEW and Extra packages that are installed when dpkg -i is used.


Why are you installing with dpkg instead of apt-get or aptitude?

--
Ron Johnson, Jr.
Jefferson LA  USA

"Do not bite at the bait of pleasure till you know there is no
hook beneath it."  -- Thomas Jefferson

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