On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 20:41:14 -0800, Ryan Tandy wrote:

> Assuming it's the gcc-3.4.5-r1 update you're considering postponing,
> you could just:
> 
> # echo '>sys-devel/gcc-3.4.5' >> /etc/portage/package.mask
> 
> and just remove that line when you're ready to upgrade.  It's a *far* 
> better idea than trying to modify your profile.

echo '=sys-devel/gcc-3.4.5-r1' >> /etc/portage/package.mask is better if you 
only want to postpone this upgrade. Your suggestion blocks all future upgrades.


-- 
Neil Bothwick

"Bother," said Pooh, as he drained the vodka bottle dry.

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