Should I remove kubuntu-desktop ?

[mr_scary]

I'm running Dapper and every time I try to remove a package adept wants to also remove kubuntu-desktop. I canceled the operation. How else can I remove unwanted packages?

Peter

[aysiu]

Re: Should I remove kubuntu-desktop ?

kubuntu-desktop is safe to remove temporarily, but you'll want it installed when you upgrade to make for a smoother upgrade (less chance of breakage).

I would keep it in unless you're low on hard drive space (4 GB or less).

[cantab]

Re: Should I remove kubuntu-desktop ?

Ah yes, let it remove. kubuntu-desktop is a 'dummy' package; contains nothing itself but depends on loads of other packages. Removing any of them breaks kubuntu-desktop's dependencies, so you'll need to remove kubuntu-desktop to. However, it might cause issues if you attempt a dist-upgrade