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Re: Check whether an update for a particular package is available without upgrading



On Du, 26 oct 14, 14:54:45, Keith Christian wrote:
> Hi Andrei,
> 
> Thanks for the extra commands.  Unfortunately, some don't work on my
> Wheezy system, are you using a more recent version of aptitude or
> apt-get perhaps?
 
No, just a few typos, sorry.

> Here is some output:
> 
> aptitude search '?upgradeable'
> E: Unknown term type: "upgradeable".

Correct: aptitude search '?upgradable'

> apt-get policy debian-reference-en
> E: Invalid operation policy

That's 'apt-cache' of course, as you found out.

Kind regards,
Andrei
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