Hi, Given a file name (e.g. "/etc/dhclient.conf") and a distribution name (e.g. "etch"), I would like to programmatically retrieve the file's latest version for that distribution.
If the local machine is running the distribution in question, the start is probably relatively simple. I can find out which package the file belongs to (e.g. "dhcp-client") using dpkg -S. I could then download the file with apt-get -d install (But there probably is a more suitable utility, as I would like to download it to a temporary directory.) And finally, I can extract the file I need by using dpkg-deb --fsys-tarfile. But what if the the local machine is running a different distribution (e.g. "lenny")? And how do I make sure I get the "latest" version distributed, including security updates? Hoping for your help, Malte -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org