[Bio-Linux] How to complete installation of new packages

[Tony Travis]

Oliver Buckley wrote:
> Dear Bio-Linux Users,
> 
>  
> 
> The newest version of bio-linux-fastDNAml, bio-linux-mrbayes,
> bio-linux-njplot, bio-linux-rasmol, bio-linux-tree-puzzle and
> bio-linux-treeview were released today. Many Bio-Linux systems will pick
> up this update overnight. In order to complete the installation, you
> will need to log into your system, and run the command
> 
> sudo apt-get -f install

Hello, Oliver.

Debian policy now suggests using "aptitude" instead of "apt-get", 
because aptitude is more robust. I use:

   sudo aptitude -f install

Can I test installation of Bio-Linux deb's under 64-bit Ubuntu 8.04?

Bye,

   Tony.
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