dman said: > | Ah, yes, I think you're right: > | > | timshel# apt-get install -d exim > ... > | I just tried the above and then exited. I didn't actually run it yet, > > See the '-s' option. It tells apt to simulate the operation, but to > not actually try to execute it. It also gives more details (versions > and which release the package will be pulled from).
Ah, thanks! I did't know that option. It didn't seem to complain. I won't actualy try the installation tonight because we're in the middle of a snowstorm and the lights are flickering like crazy... timshel# apt-get -s install exim Reading Package Lists... Done Building Dependency Tree... Done The following packages will be REMOVED: smail The following NEW packages will be installed: exim 0 packages upgraded, 1 newly installed, 1 to remove and 423 not upgraded. Remv smail (3.2.0.114-4 Debian:unstable) [courier-imap mutt at qpopper mailx ] Inst exim (3.35-1 Debian:unstable) Conf exim (3.35-1 Debian:unstable) ...RickM... -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
