Package removal?

[Wade Smart]

Have you read the Wifi FAQ in the files section.
Wade

Jim Byrnes wrote:
> Shortly after installing Unbuntu I used the Synaptic Package Manager to 
> install Thunderbird 2.0.0.23.  I've since manually installed version 3 
> and want to remove the earlier version.
> 
> I went to the package manager and marked it for removal.  At the final 
> step I see this message:
> 
> Summary:
> 
> 13 packages will be held back and not upgraded
> 
> 1 package will be removed
> 
> What is the significance of the 13 packages being "held back"?
> 
> Will this mess with my 3.0 installation at all?
> 
> Thanks,  Jim
> 


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