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Re: aptitude in lenny: cmdline queueing of packages



On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 09:14:43PM -0500, Brian Ryans <brian.l.ryans@gmail.com> was heard to say:
> In Aptitude, I can execute queued package modification orders (install,
> remove, etc) by use of 'aptitude install', with no arguments.
> 
> How does one queue packages using only the command line? I'm looking to
> duplicate the following sequence done in the curses UI:
> 
> sudo aptitude
> /* browse package lists, find desired pkgs to install */
> Q
> 
> Standard information sources (README, usd/aptitude, etc) were no-go as
> to getting the information.
> 
> Any pointers would be appreciated.

  Add --schedule-only to the command-line.

  Daniel


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