If you want to see what is being removed then use apt-get remove --purge somepackage -s The '-s' will simulate the operation and if everything is the way you like simply press the up arrow and backspace over the '-s' to get the live command, press enter and enjoy.
Tony Heal Pace Systems Group, Inc. 800-624-5999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -----Original Message----- > From: Zach [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 12:05 AM > To: debian-user@lists.debian.org > Subject: Re: help with "apt-get purge" > > On 6/23/07, Christopher Nelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > The problem with this solution being that you have to work out > > dependancy chains by yourself, where an apt-get/aptitude purge will work > > them out for you. > > > > To see for yourself, try it on any "-data" package. > > That's true but I like controlling exactly what is purged and I prefer > CLI over GUI. > > Zach > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
