Controlling what packages are installed under ubuntu server

[carlopmart]

Hi all,

  I have do it this question one year ago 
(https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-server/2007-July/000535.html), but I 
need to know if it is resolved under ubuntu hardy lts server release. Can I pass 
some type of exclude/include list packages to apt to stay sure that this package 
  has 5 years support??

many thanks.

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CL Martinez
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