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Forcing Installation of Held-Back Packages in Ubuntu/Debian

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linuxconfig.org; By Lubos Rendek
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During regular software updates in Ubuntu Linux distros, you may encounter a situation where some packages have been kept back and are not updated. This could lead to disparities in the version of packages across different systems.This article will delve into the management of kept back packages in Ubuntu. It will provide a step-by-step guide on how to force these packages to be automatically installed.

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