Re: Wheezy to Jessie update problem: packages with bugs
On Mon 04 Jul 2016 at 15:09:35 -0400, Cindy-Sue Causey wrote:
> On 7/4/16, Gary Dale <garydale@torfree.net> wrote:
> >
> > The simplest solution would be to reinstall the offending packages.
> > Apt-get doesn't have that option but aptitude does. I can't try this at
> > home but it may resolve the conflicts. Install aptitude and give it a try.
>
>
> I've used "apt-get install --reinstall" successfully a couple times
> during issues. From "man apt-get", this flag's description is:
>
> "Re-install packages that are already installed and at the newest version."
Ditto. I used it today to track down a bug.
> Just thinking out loud. :)
And doing it very well. Just don't make a habit of it. :)
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