Re: Freshness of packages

From: Tong (mlist4suntong_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 09/14/05

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Date:  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:57:04 -0400

    On Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:35:32 -0400, Roberto C. Sanchez wrote:

    >> Is there any way to know how fresh are the packages?
    >>
    >> Ie, say I'm running Debian Testing, and notice that a bunch of packages
    >> need to be upgraded, is there any way for me to know how long have those
    >> packages been in Debian Testing repository?
    >>
    >
    > Why does it matter how long they have been there?

    Look at my recent posts and you will know why. Normally I'm a quite reader
    lurking in this mlist. My recent upgrade caused me burst into questing
    mode with tons of questions... 

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