On Sun January 20 2008, Ron Johnson wrote: > # apt-get --purge remove \ > $(COLUMNS=140 dpkg -l | grep gnome | cut -c4-34) > > Then go back and install the stuff you need, like gimp.
I ran this : dpkg -l | grep gnome | cut -c4-34 and got 79 packages, none of which look like anything I ever use.. Of course the dependencies ( gimp?) might be programs that i do use.. thanks, I might try that. at least I can run it and see what it comes up with, I can always "N" and cancel. -- Paul Cartwright