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Question about updating packages with aptitude in Debian 12 (lemm.ee)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by BobGnarley@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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[Solved] So I disabled the CD ROM repository using the software and updates application on Debian 12 because it kept asking me to insert the CD ROM when I would try to install stuff.

After disabling it I used Aptitude to update the packages I had already installed but I noticed that before I disabled the CD ROM repository it told me that because I didn't have it inserted that it used some older versions of software.

After removing the CD rom repository it just updated everything and didn't show that message.

My concern is that I know Debian uses some older versions of stuff because of its stability and I read very briefly about "Franken Debian" situations where people use versions of stuff that weren't intended to be used with the stable version of Debian.

Did I mess up by doing that and create a situation like that? And if so, after a fresh reinstall when I get here again is virtually mounting the USB stick I have the Debian DVD ROM on an option for it to stick with that CD ROM repository? (I don't have a physical CD ROM on this machine)

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[–] halm@leminal.space 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Did I mess up by doing that and create a situation like that?

No, this is standard procedure. Your system and software have been updated to the latest, stable version. Unless you actively add a repo containing unstable software versions, there shouldn't be anything to worry about.

[–] BobGnarley@lemm.ee 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Perfect I just wanted to make sure I was worried it may have automatically added them without the CD ROM one holding it in place or something like that. Thank you so much!

[–] halm@leminal.space 2 points 2 weeks ago

You really only need the "CD ROM" repo for the base install from physical media; maybe there are edge cases where you'd want to roll back, but on the whole you're in safe hands with the official, Debian stable repos 🙂

Enjoy the Linux journey! Debian is a great starting point to learn from, IMHO.