GNU bug report logs - #18790
24.4; package-install no longer allows interactive updating

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Package: emacs;

Reported by: Nic Ferrier <nferrier <at> ferrier.me.uk>

Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 09:40:01 UTC

Severity: minor

Tags: confirmed

Merged with 44830

Found in version 24.4

Fixed in version 29.1

Done: Lars Ingebrigtsen <larsi <at> gnus.org>

Bug is archived. No further changes may be made.

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From: Nicolas Richard <theonewiththeevillook <at> yahoo.fr>
To: Nic Ferrier <nferrier <at> ferrier.me.uk>
Cc: 18790 <at> debbugs.gnu.org
Subject: bug#18790: 24.4; package-install no longer allows interactive updating
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:24:37 +0200

Nic Ferrier <nferrier <at> ferrier.me.uk> writes:
> M-x package-install [RET] existing-package [TAB]
>
> used to allow you to upgrade a package without using the slightly
> cumbersome package list.

FWIW, I use C-h P some-package RET then push the 'install' button (if it
is not installed yet) or navigate to one of the "Other versions" link
then push Install.

-- 
Nicolas Richard
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