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Old 04-03-2005, 09:31 AM   #1
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if i do apt-get upgrade what happen to the old packages

is the packages will be delete, i don't want the the old packages to be in my system if i get a new one .
 
Old 04-03-2005, 10:04 AM   #2
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Please read the apt manual, it is short...

apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade && apt-get clean

same syntax if you use aptitude i guess
 
  


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