I was discussing this issue with some other members on #ubuntu+1 irc just yesterday. Should aptitude be included in Maverick by default? I can't see any valid reason of why it should be. We already have apt-get, dpkg and gdebi. And between the 3 of those, all bases are already covered. So I believe one has to raise the question. I'm not aware of how much space aptitude actually consumes, but the space could be better used for something more useful and/or important. Regards -- Chris Jones Photographic Imaging Professional and Graphic Designer ABN: 98 317 740 240 Photo Resolutions - Photo Printing, Editing and Restorations Web: <a href="http://photoresolutions.freehostia.com" target="_blank">http://photoresolutions.freehostia.com</a> Email: <<a href="mailto:chrisjones@comcen.com.au" target="_blank">chrisjones@comcen.com.au</a>>