Richard Owlett wrote on 12/26/16 14:54: > I had gabled the subject line and some of the text. > > On 12/26/2016 7:45 AM, Richard Owlett wrote: >> When doing my version of a minimalist install, I use lines >> similar to: >> tasksel tasksel/first multiselect standard >> d-i pkgsel/include string mate-desktop-environment-core xorg >> xterm lightdm pluma synaptic gparted >> >> After browsing the man pages for aptitude and apt-get I was >> wondering if I could come closer to my goal with fewer experimental >> iterations if I could disable the installation of "recommended" >> packages. >> >> I envision something *SIMILAR* to: >> tasksel tasksel/first multiselect standard >> d-i pkgsel/include string mate-desktop-environment pluma synaptic >> gparted >>
Try something like aptitude -R search '~pstandard' mate-desktop-environment synaptic pluma gparted If it fits, then repeat the command with "search" replaced by "install". I heartily recommend the package aptitude-doc-en and the sections "Search term reference" and "Command-line reference" therein. Regards, jvp.
