On Mon, Apr 14, 2003 at 02:29:49PM -0700, Shawn Clark wrote: > One way to do it is to change your "/etc/apt/sources.list" entries to read > "testing" instead of stable. Then run <apt-get update>, and then run > <apt-get [package-name]>. > > Im fairly new to debian as well, and thats the only way I know how to do > it. I have not seen a switch to apt-get that lets you specify a release > version outside of what is in the sources.list file. That would be nice > though. > > Is there an easier way? im fairly new as well, from what i can see, debian distributions are like drinks; for best results dont mix them.
you can use apt-pinning and stuff but it has security implications see http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2003/debian-devel-200301/msg01644.html for adrian bunk's explanation. [have used potato/woody/sarge/sid all of which worked. I use the latest stable one that has the packages i need, usually woody] -- Hugh Saunders [GCv3.12] GCS d- s: a--- C+++ UL++>$ P+ L+++ E--- W-- N++ K- w-- M- V? PS-- Y PGP- t-- !5 X- R- tv-() b- DI+ D- G++ e- h++ r z?
