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Re: [SLUG] debian question


On 8/2/05, Ryan Verner <ryan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Tue, 2005-08-02 at 14:04 +0930, luke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > Can I go ahead with this without causing dependency problems for other packages?
> > IOW. If I say yes, will any other packages on the server refuse to run?
> 
> I'm confused, and don't really understand the question - what you've
> pasted looks perfectly normal.

You've obviously not had the dubious pleasure of cajoling any RedCrap
systems into working lately. You've obviously been lulled by Debian's
excellent package management, especially the excelleng
dependency/conflict management..

Luke's original question makes perfect sense for someone who's used to
the RedCrap World of Pain..

Luke: welcome to Debian. Enjoy :)

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