How to find which “package can be updated”?
I have installed Ubuntu 12.04 on Amazon EC2. Sometimes after connecting with the instance I get the following
7 packages can be updated.
4 updates are security updates.
How can I find which packages can be updated? Can I choose if don't wish to update some packages?
updates package-management
edited Apr 8 '17 at 23:43
Joshua Pinter
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asked Nov 24 '12 at 15:27
Gaurav AgarwalGaurav Agarwal
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I have installed Ubuntu 12.04 on Amazon EC2. Sometimes after connecting with the instance I get the following
7 packages can be updated.
4 updates are security updates.
How can I find which packages can be updated? Can I choose if don't wish to update some packages?
updates package-management
edited Apr 8 '17 at 23:43
Joshua Pinter
1956
asked Nov 24 '12 at 15:27
Gaurav AgarwalGaurav Agarwal
3,403164162
Question: how do I see the number of packages that can be updated after I have connected to the server. It pops up when I first connect but how I do I see it afterwards? Thanks.
– Joshua Pinter
Apr 8 '17 at 21:14
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I have installed Ubuntu 12.04 on Amazon EC2. Sometimes after connecting with the instance I get the following
7 packages can be updated.
4 updates are security updates.
How can I find which packages can be updated? Can I choose if don't wish to update some packages?
updates package-management
edited Apr 8 '17 at 23:43
Joshua Pinter
1956
asked Nov 24 '12 at 15:27
Gaurav AgarwalGaurav Agarwal
3,403164162
I have installed Ubuntu 12.04 on Amazon EC2. Sometimes after connecting with the instance I get the following
7 packages can be updated.
4 updates are security updates.
How can I find which packages can be updated? Can I choose if don't wish to update some packages?
updates package-management
updates package-management
edited Apr 8 '17 at 23:43
Joshua Pinter
1956
asked Nov 24 '12 at 15:27
Gaurav AgarwalGaurav Agarwal
3,403164162
edited Apr 8 '17 at 23:43
Joshua Pinter
1956
asked Nov 24 '12 at 15:27
Gaurav AgarwalGaurav Agarwal
3,403164162
edited Apr 8 '17 at 23:43
Joshua Pinter
1956
edited Apr 8 '17 at 23:43
Joshua Pinter
1956
edited Apr 8 '17 at 23:43
Joshua Pinter
1956
1956
asked Nov 24 '12 at 15:27
Gaurav AgarwalGaurav Agarwal
3,403164162
asked Nov 24 '12 at 15:27
Gaurav AgarwalGaurav Agarwal
3,403164162
asked Nov 24 '12 at 15:27
Gaurav AgarwalGaurav Agarwal
3,403164162
3,403164162
Question: how do I see the number of packages that can be updated after I have connected to the server. It pops up when I first connect but how I do I see it afterwards? Thanks.
– Joshua Pinter
Apr 8 '17 at 21:14
add a comment |
Question: how do I see the number of packages that can be updated after I have connected to the server. It pops up when I first connect but how I do I see it afterwards? Thanks.
– Joshua Pinter
Apr 8 '17 at 21:14
Question: how do I see the number of packages that can be updated after I have connected to the server. It pops up when I first connect but how I do I see it afterwards? Thanks.
– Joshua Pinter
Apr 8 '17 at 21:14
Question: how do I see the number of packages that can be updated after I have connected to the server. It pops up when I first connect but how I do I see it afterwards? Thanks.
– Joshua Pinter
Apr 8 '17 at 21:14
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You can see what updates are available by typing as sudo aptitude.
For example,
And if you don't want any package to update, then you can lock that package.
- Open a terminal
- Type
sudo -sand hit enter
Enter your password for sudo
echo libxfont1 hold | dpkg --set-selections
- Replace libxfont1 with the package you want to pin
- Now run
sudo apt-get updateand thensudo apt-get upgrade.
For more information, check how to pin packages.
edited Nov 24 '12 at 15:53
jokerdino♦
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answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:40
rɑːdʒɑrɑːdʒɑ
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To do a simulated update: sudo apt-get -s upgrade
To update only a single package: sudo apt-get upgrade packagename_here
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:32
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
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You can hold any certain package, this will keep it at the same version no matter what.
First run sudo -s, then echo package_name hold | dpkg --set-selections.
You can then remove the hold with sudo apt-get install package_name.
Hope that helps.
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:50
smooth-texansmooth-texan
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Please do this
sudo cat /var/lib/update-notifier/updates-available
then check what packages are available for upgrade
apt list --upgradable
then just install what you need from the outcome above
sudo apt-get install PACKAGE_NAME
answered 14 mins ago
Andres Leon RangelAndres Leon Rangel
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You can see what updates are available by typing as sudo aptitude.
For example,
And if you don't want any package to update, then you can lock that package.
- Open a terminal
- Type
sudo -sand hit enter
Enter your password for sudo
echo libxfont1 hold | dpkg --set-selections
- Replace libxfont1 with the package you want to pin
- Now run
sudo apt-get updateand thensudo apt-get upgrade.
For more information, check how to pin packages.
edited Nov 24 '12 at 15:53
jokerdino♦
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answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:40
rɑːdʒɑrɑːdʒɑ
58.8k85218302
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You can see what updates are available by typing as sudo aptitude.
For example,
And if you don't want any package to update, then you can lock that package.
- Open a terminal
- Type
sudo -sand hit enter
Enter your password for sudo
echo libxfont1 hold | dpkg --set-selections
- Replace libxfont1 with the package you want to pin
- Now run
sudo apt-get updateand thensudo apt-get upgrade.
For more information, check how to pin packages.
edited Nov 24 '12 at 15:53
jokerdino♦
32.9k21120187
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:40
rɑːdʒɑrɑːdʒɑ
58.8k85218302
add a comment |
You can see what updates are available by typing as sudo aptitude.
For example,
And if you don't want any package to update, then you can lock that package.
- Open a terminal
- Type
sudo -sand hit enter
Enter your password for sudo
echo libxfont1 hold | dpkg --set-selections
- Replace libxfont1 with the package you want to pin
- Now run
sudo apt-get updateand thensudo apt-get upgrade.
For more information, check how to pin packages.
edited Nov 24 '12 at 15:53
jokerdino♦
32.9k21120187
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:40
rɑːdʒɑrɑːdʒɑ
58.8k85218302
You can see what updates are available by typing as sudo aptitude.
For example,
And if you don't want any package to update, then you can lock that package.
- Open a terminal
- Type
sudo -sand hit enter
Enter your password for sudo
echo libxfont1 hold | dpkg --set-selections
- Replace libxfont1 with the package you want to pin
- Now run
sudo apt-get updateand thensudo apt-get upgrade.
For more information, check how to pin packages.
edited Nov 24 '12 at 15:53
jokerdino♦
32.9k21120187
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:40
rɑːdʒɑrɑːdʒɑ
58.8k85218302
edited Nov 24 '12 at 15:53
jokerdino♦
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edited Nov 24 '12 at 15:53
jokerdino♦
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jokerdino♦
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answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:40
rɑːdʒɑrɑːdʒɑ
58.8k85218302
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:40
rɑːdʒɑrɑːdʒɑ
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rɑːdʒɑrɑːdʒɑ
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To do a simulated update: sudo apt-get -s upgrade
To update only a single package: sudo apt-get upgrade packagename_here
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:32
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
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To do a simulated update: sudo apt-get -s upgrade
To update only a single package: sudo apt-get upgrade packagename_here
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:32
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
5,8521736
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To do a simulated update: sudo apt-get -s upgrade
To update only a single package: sudo apt-get upgrade packagename_here
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:32
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
5,8521736
To do a simulated update: sudo apt-get -s upgrade
To update only a single package: sudo apt-get upgrade packagename_here
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:32
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
5,8521736
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:32
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
5,8521736
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:32
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
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answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:32
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You can hold any certain package, this will keep it at the same version no matter what.
First run sudo -s, then echo package_name hold | dpkg --set-selections.
You can then remove the hold with sudo apt-get install package_name.
Hope that helps.
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:50
smooth-texansmooth-texan
50225
add a comment |
You can hold any certain package, this will keep it at the same version no matter what.
First run sudo -s, then echo package_name hold | dpkg --set-selections.
You can then remove the hold with sudo apt-get install package_name.
Hope that helps.
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:50
smooth-texansmooth-texan
50225
add a comment |
You can hold any certain package, this will keep it at the same version no matter what.
First run sudo -s, then echo package_name hold | dpkg --set-selections.
You can then remove the hold with sudo apt-get install package_name.
Hope that helps.
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:50
smooth-texansmooth-texan
50225
You can hold any certain package, this will keep it at the same version no matter what.
First run sudo -s, then echo package_name hold | dpkg --set-selections.
You can then remove the hold with sudo apt-get install package_name.
Hope that helps.
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:50
smooth-texansmooth-texan
50225
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:50
smooth-texansmooth-texan
50225
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:50
smooth-texansmooth-texan
50225
answered Nov 24 '12 at 15:50
smooth-texansmooth-texan
50225
50225
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add a comment |
Please do this
sudo cat /var/lib/update-notifier/updates-available
then check what packages are available for upgrade
apt list --upgradable
then just install what you need from the outcome above
sudo apt-get install PACKAGE_NAME
answered 14 mins ago
Andres Leon RangelAndres Leon Rangel
112
add a comment |
Please do this
sudo cat /var/lib/update-notifier/updates-available
then check what packages are available for upgrade
apt list --upgradable
then just install what you need from the outcome above
sudo apt-get install PACKAGE_NAME
answered 14 mins ago
Andres Leon RangelAndres Leon Rangel
112
add a comment |
Please do this
sudo cat /var/lib/update-notifier/updates-available
then check what packages are available for upgrade
apt list --upgradable
then just install what you need from the outcome above
sudo apt-get install PACKAGE_NAME
answered 14 mins ago
Andres Leon RangelAndres Leon Rangel
112
Please do this
sudo cat /var/lib/update-notifier/updates-available
then check what packages are available for upgrade
apt list --upgradable
then just install what you need from the outcome above
sudo apt-get install PACKAGE_NAME
answered 14 mins ago
Andres Leon RangelAndres Leon Rangel
112
answered 14 mins ago
Andres Leon RangelAndres Leon Rangel
112
answered 14 mins ago
Andres Leon RangelAndres Leon Rangel
112
answered 14 mins ago
Andres Leon RangelAndres Leon Rangel
112
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Question: how do I see the number of packages that can be updated after I have connected to the server. It pops up when I first connect but how I do I see it afterwards? Thanks.
– Joshua Pinter
Apr 8 '17 at 21:14