Re: Howto reinstall corrupted package?

From: Adam Aube (aaube01_at_baker.edu)
Date: 02/11/04

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Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 17:03:12 -0500

    On Wednesday 11 February 2004 03:01 pm, Frank A. Uepping wrote:
    > After the corrupted package is identified, how can I reinstall the
    > package? Of course, I can uninstall/install the package but this will
    > force me to uninstall/install all dependents?

    apt-get install --reinstall [package name]

    Adam 

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