Re: A question for the list:

On Vi, 05 nov 10, 10:18:04, John Hasler wrote:
Drew writes:
Consider installing apt-listbugs if you're going to run sid.

Good point. Also, don't feel that you should "track" Unstable. Upgrade
individual packages as needed and do an occasional dist-upgrade if you
feel the need to clean things up.

Still, upgrading too seldom can make the upgrade more painful, even for
testing. YMMV, of course.

Regards,
Andrei
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