apt-get versions

[Kevin Welsh]

I'm trying to install mpd and I'm getting an older version than I'd expect. I'm expecting 0.19, but getting 0.16. I've done the apt-get update. Am I missing something?

[Igor]

If you need newer version you will need to seek for out of standard package repository. If you are using Jessie, check sid / testing repo or compile latest from sources. 

[wildcat_paris]

@Kevin

 

if you feel like testing/playing with priorities of apt... change/add /etc/apt/preferences 

 

of course, you can limit to a package name 

 

 

of course, don't do anything if too many packages are upgraded

 

Also aptitude can your friend to test

 

high value = higher priority 

 

in the example Ubuntu is the RULE, Debian the exception.

 

 

 

gr@bpi:~$ cat /etc/apt/preferences


Package: *
Pin: release n=trusty-security
Pin-Priority: 990

Package: *
Pin: release n=trusty-updates
Pin-Priority: 970

Package: *
Pin: release n=trusty-proposed
Pin-Priority: 900

Package: *
Pin: release n=trusty
Pin-Priority: 950

Package: *
Pin: release n=trusty-backports
Pin-Priority: 500


Package: *
Pin: release n=jessie/updates
Pin-Priority: 160


Package: *
Pin: release n=jessie-updates
Pin-Priority: 150

Package: *
Pin: release n=jessie
Pin-Priority: 100

Package: *
Pin: release n=jessie-backports
Pin-Priority: 10

Package: *
Pin: release o=Ubuntu
Pin-Priority: 1100


Package: *
Pin: release o=Debian
Pin-Priority: -10

 

 

[Kevin Welsh]

Thank you both.