Re: package.el dependencies

[Stefan Monnier]

> At first I had the same idea, but after I thought it was calling two time
> custom-save-varaible for nothing (i.e one time to remove the package and
> on time to add it again), so I think it is better to just delete the
> package without removing it from the list.

200% agreement, especially in case power goes out in the middle.

> apt-get is sending a message when running install saying "x packages are
> no more needed, remove them with apt-get autoremove", I think this would
> be enough.

I tend to completely overlook those messages, so I prefer aptitude which
removes them for me.  But yes, a prompt is OK, and in the end, either
behavior is acceptable.


        Stefan