Brian Smith wrote: > Hello, > I'm currently trying to install a bunch of software to a flash-based > machine with a 1GB flash drive and 1GB ram. In order to save space, I > want to have most of the development packages I need for compiling in > a separate directory (say /usr/remote), which is mounted as a samba > share on a machine with more space. Can I maintain 2 separate > directories for packages, and how do I control where a package gets > installed using apt-get or dpkg? > > Thanks, > Brian
In the man page of dpkg, look at the options --root=dir, --admindir=dir, --instdir=dir . They might help you in this situation. raju -- Kamaraju S Kusumanchi http://www.people.cornell.edu/pages/kk288/ http://malayamaarutham.blogspot.com/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
