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Re: Is there a script to remove old packages from local disk


On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 03:59:09PM -0400, Ralph Hempel wrote:
>>>Christopher Faylor wrote:
>>>>I think setup really should just delete the files when it is done with
>>>>them if you choose "install from internet"
>>
>>"install from internet" != "install from local directory"
>
>Ah, now I understand why I was jumping to conclusions.  Thanks for
>clearing that up.
>
>And contrary to some readers, I don't mind the tone of the responses as
>long as they are making a point.  And it's pretty clear it took me a
>while to understand the point you were making.

Well, given past communications, I was pretty sure you were clueful so I
thought there was something being missed there.

>You should write more of your responses in pseudo-code.  :-)

I try to do that sometimes but the sarcasm and superiority just don't
come across as well.

It was a silly discussion to be arguing about something that no one was
going to do, nonetheless.  I just didn't want the archives to end on an
unclear point.  I am always thinking about the children after all.

cgf

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