Re: Best way to get upgrade list
From: Travis Crump (pretzalz_at_techhouse.org)
Date: 08/30/04
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Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 14:24:47 -0400 To: Debian User List <debian-user@lists.debian.org>
Jon Dowland wrote:
> On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 07:35:12 -0500, Michael Satterwhite
> <michael@weblore.com> wrote:
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>>When doing package upgrades, I like to see what is going to be upgraded before
>>running it. I know several ways to get the list, but those of you who have
>>been around a long time probably know better ways. The goal is to get the
>>list, then decide on a package basis whether to actually do the upgrade.
>>
>>As long time Debian experts, what do you consider the *BEST* way to handle
>>this task.
>
>
> I use aptitude, hit 'u' for upgrade. Packages which can be upgraded
> are then sorted under the top-level heading 'Upgradable packages'.
>
> However, you cannot (afaik) read the changelog entries from within
> aptitude before deciding on whether or not to update a package. This
> is something I would like but I think is probably a long way off.
Sure you can, just hit 'C' when a package is highlighted[not sure if
this works with stable/stable security updates, and I know it doesn't
work with third party repositories]. Alternatively, install
apt-listchanges and it will show you the new changelog entries for every
package being upgraded[requires downloading the debs].
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