"Michael S. Peek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > I've traced my problem down to the use of 'dpkg --set-selections' > command. As an example, I have a package named tiem-nis-client-cfg > that sets up NIS for generic workstations. If I understand correctly, > I should be able to do the following: > > echo "tiem-nis-client-cfg install" | dpkg --set-selections > > And then, when I type 'dpkg --get-selections', I should see > "tiem-nis-client-cfg install" one some line in the output.
No, "dpkg --get-selections" without further arguments only lists packages that are either installed or deinstalled (but still have their config files on the system), not purged packages or those that have never been on your system, even if those packages have been selected for installation. If you run: dpkg --get-selections tiem-nis-client-cfg that should show that your new package has been selected for installation. -- Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]