This is why we have the upgrader. Michael, can you confirm that the upgrader does the right thing? If so, this bug isn't a problem for the final release. Desktop upgrades should use the tool unless the user is comfortable working through situations like this with the command line.
** Tags added: edgy-upgrades -- dapper -> edgy dist-upgrade holds back essential packages https://launchpad.net/bugs/63680 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs