how to block the upgrade of a package

[Guest]

Hi all, I'm running a brand new Hardy Heron box.
I would like to know how can I do in order to DO NOT UPGRADE a package to the proposed one.

I don't wont to install firefox 3.0 and keep the 2.X series.

thanks to all

Leo

[Fintan]

Re: how to block the upgrade of a package

The easiest way is to uncheck that package in adept or in my case synaptic before upgrading.

[Rog131]

Re: how to block the upgrade of a package

You could pin version:

Pinning version
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...9271#msg109271


You could also downgrade packages (if you already installed unwanted version)

How to downgrade packages (forcing version)
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3090553.0