Re: Debian Policy questions

[shawn wilson <ag4ve.us@gmail.com>]

heh, sorry didn't read your full email :)
maybe you're looking for this:
cat /etc/apt/apt.conf
APT::Install-Recommends "0";
APT::Install-Suggests "0";


On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 22:53, shawn wilson <ag4ve.us@gmail.com> wrote:
> how about 'apt-cache policy <package>'
>
> On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 22:43, William Hopkins <we.hopkins@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Listers, looking for a little community input:
>>
>> What is the best way to get answers on Debian policy questions? I have had some
>> issues I'd like to get a policy answer on or possibly provide input (aka, my
>> $0.02) for.
>>
>> If you're curious, the issue I've been having is regarding package
>> dependencies. Some packages seem to have extraneous dependencies outside of
>> what is strictly required (package build tools will tell you what is strictly
>> required). Packages being depended on are e.g. dbus, gconf, etc.
>>
>> Even with equivs I can't always manage to install packages without getting the
>> dependency because of things like preinst/postinst scripts. I submit bug reports
>> (sev.  wishlist) for the dependency to be on the appropriate _library_ only but
>> get no response.
>>
>> Thanks for your help!
>>
>> --
>> Liam
>>
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