I found if i remove the file /etc/dpkg/dpkg.cfg.d/multiarch then aptitude insits on removing flashplugin-installer [11.0.1.152ubuntu1 (now, oneiric)] nspluginwrapper [1.4.4-0ubuntu3 (now, oneiric)]
because of unavailable dependencies. specifically I see --- flashplugin-downloader (>= 11.0.1.152ubuntu1) (UNAVAILABLE) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/845136 Title: Forget new packages doesn't save its action To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/aptitude/+bug/845136/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs