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Hello again, Is there a way to remove a package that others depend on without removing them as well? I'm planning on installing a new version of Python, but a ...
  1. 09-23-2005 #1
    Javasnob
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    Removing packages and ignoring dependencies

    Hello again,

    Is there a way to remove a package that others depend on without removing them as well? I'm planning on installing a new version of Python, but a good 30 packages depend on it, and it won't let me install without removing Python first. I don't want to have to reinstall all those packages... =(

    Thanks in advance!
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    If you are installing a new (updated) version of Python then apt should recognize that as an upgrade to your system, and replace the older release without removing any packages. However, since you are getting those dependency errors I would suggest the most likely reasons are:

    1. The "new" Python version is not Debian compatible.
    2. You are not using the correct installation method.
    It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
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