Removing packages - slimming server

[shrek-m at gmx.de]

On 18.03.2006 10:54, David Timms wrote:

>> How to remove only specific packages without removing all the
>> dependencies using yum? 
>
> rpm -e wireless-tools
> you see the same y needed by (installed) x messages.


test before removing is no bad idea
# rpm -e --test <package>

> Even rpm doesn't let you do it.


oops,
# rpm -e --nodeps <package1> <package2>

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shrek-m