Re: Debian package removal question


Subject: Re: Debian package removal question
From: David J. Weller-Fahy (lists@weller-fahy.com)
Date: Fri Jan 03 2003 - 19:45:39 AKST


* W.D.McKinney <deem@wdm.com> [2003-01-03 19:40]:
> I am wondering how to fix a system that has hosed exim package.
> Can't seem to use dpkg -r exim and can't remove dependacies either.
>
> Can I force removal under debian ?

I haven't had that (or similar) problems, but have you tried
'dpkg --force-help'? I think the 'remove-essential' might be what
you're looking for.

hth...

dave

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