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Christopher Faylor wrote:
> On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 06:16:17PM -0400, Ralph Hempel wrote:
>> Christopher Faylor wrote:

>> <duck>
>>
>> Wouldn't it be nice if setup knew enough to remove the bz2 files for
>> packages that were no longer current?
>>
>> </duck>
> 
> No need to duck.  I think setup really should just delete the files
> when it is done with them if you choose "install from internet".

  Keeping the accumulated older versions cached in the local package dir has
saved my skin and/or been a handy source of historical reference material on
numerous occasions.  So if we're going to add a "tidy up local package dir"
behaviour, I reckon it should be governed by another check-box on the final
page, alongside the "create menu item" and "create shortcut" boxes.

    cheers,
      DaveK


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