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Mark J. Reed wrote:
> Didn't see tihs in the FAQ: how do I install just one package?  My
> only options at the global level are "Default", "Install",
> "Reinstall", and "Uninstall".  I want "Skip" for everything except the
> one package I've selected.   I don't want to upgrade anything I've
> already installed, or install anything that's "missing", just install
> the one package.  Possible?

  Yep; click on "Keep" first thing of all, that makes setup keep all your
current choices, then manually choose the new version of the particular file
you want.  Should get a warning if there's any unsatisfied dependencies,
otherwise everything should "just work".

    cheers,
      DaveK




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