the NoUpgrade option

sinister · 2003-03-20 13:28:53

In regards to the NoUpgrade option in pacman.conf.

I realize that one can ask not to upgrade specific files (ie: /etc/whatever) but I'm wondering if there is a way to not upgrade things like the kernel?

I'm specifically sure i would like to make sure pacman never upgrades my kernel as it's something I prefer to do on my own.. how would i prevent this?

Thanks.

orelien · 2003-03-20 13:41:15

With pacman-2.3.2, you can now use the IgnorePkg option.
It will prevent the upgrade of specified packages when doing a --sysupgrade
For instance:

[options]
NoUpgrade etc/lilo.conf
IgnorePkg kernel

apeiro · 2003-03-20 16:35:57

You'll need the '=' sign in there too...

[options]
NoUpgrade = etc/lilo.conf
IgnorePkg = kernel

sinister · 2003-03-20 19:04:47

merci... nuff said.

sarah31 · 2003-03-20 22:27:57

another option is making your own kernel then uninstalling the original. I had my system like that a few times. and was ultimately the best for me.

sarah31 · 2003-08-06 01:10:37

as long as it is in NoUpgrade it should not be upgraded. the only time pacman.conf is usually changed at all is if there are changes to it. even then it will not be automatically replaced. just pay attention to installation output and you will see when a new system/package file is changed. if you notice a someconffile4.pacnew/pacsave then take a look at the new file and compare to the old to see the changes.

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the NoUpgrade option

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Re: the NoUpgrade option

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