I am trying very hard to have the latest version of linux-doc-2.6* always installed.
# apt-get install linux-doc-2.6 Package linux-doc-2.6 is a virtual package provided by: linux-doc-2.6.24 2.6.24-5 linux-doc-2.6.25 2.6.25-3 You should explicitly select one to install. # apt-show-versions |grep availab linux-doc-2.6.24 2.6.24-5 installed: No available version in archive # dpkg --get-selections linux-doc* linux-doc-2.6 install linux-doc-2.6.24 purge # apt-get dselect-upgrade The following packages will be REMOVED: linux-doc-2.6.24* 0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 1 to remove Do you want to continue [Y/n]? y # apt-get dselect-upgrade 0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove # http_proxy= apt-get install linux-doc-2.6 Note, selecting linux-doc-2.6.25 instead of linux-doc-2.6 The following NEW packages will be installed: linux-doc-2.6.25 Why do I have to always be on the lookout for the newest linux-doc-2.6* package, and do the above rigamarole? What am I doing wrong? How do the pros always keep the latest linux-doc-2.6* installed? -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]