Python2 is now EOL: https://lists.debian.org/debian-python/ ... 00080.htmlticojohn wrote:there are three package that will be kept back. They are python2 packages
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[SOLVED] Before upgrading to Bullseye
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Re: Before upgrading to Bullseye
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Re: Before upgrading to Bullseye
It is still in the repos though, even in sid.Head_on_a_Stick wrote:Python2 is now EOL: https://lists.debian.org/debian-python/ ... 00080.htmlticojohn wrote:there are three package that will be kept back. They are python2 packages
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Re: Before upgrading to Bullseye
Yes but it's dead upstream so there won't be any more bug fixes. The OP should switch to Python3 alternatives if at all possible.
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Re: Before upgrading to Bullseye
Interesting. I don't use Python, directly, but it may be used by some programs that I use, such as Kodi. So I am in a quandary as to what to do about Python2 being kept back.Head_on_a_Stick wrote:Yes but it's dead upstream so there won't be any more bug fixes. The OP should switch to Python3 alternatives if at all possible.
Just did apt-cache rdepends python and there are a lot of packages that depend on python. Yikes. What to do?
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Re: Before upgrading to Bullseye
Kodi in bullseye now uses Python3.
Why don't you post some actual command output instead of vague descriptions? It's less effort for you and less confusing for us.
The actual, verbatim message from APT about the held packages would be a start.
Why don't you post some actual command output instead of vague descriptions? It's less effort for you and less confusing for us.
The actual, verbatim message from APT about the held packages would be a start.
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Re: Before upgrading to Bullseye
When simulating the full-upgrade to Bullseye I get this:Head_on_a_Stick wrote:Kodi in bullseye now uses Python3.
Why don't you post some actual command output instead of vague descriptions? It's less effort for you and less confusing for us.
The actual, verbatim message from APT about the held packages would be a start.
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The following packages have been kept back:
libpython2-stdlib python2 python2-minimal
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Re: Before upgrading to Bullseye
So are those packages also pinned?
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apt policy libpython2-stdlib python2 python2-minimal
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Re: Before upgrading to Bullseye
No sir, they are not pinned. I'm not sure, but I think the problem might be that there is newer version (Python2.7) and that there may be dependencies that can not be met by the full-upgrade. However, I am but an egg. So I am just making a guess.Head_on_a_Stick wrote:So are those packages also pinned?Code: Select all
apt policy libpython2-stdlib python2 python2-minimal
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Re: Before upgrading to Bullseye
After doing quite a bit more research I found this explanation and the way to handle the situation. It sounds reasonable to me but would appreciate an opinion from someone more knowledgeable than me before continuing.
https://itsfoss.com/following-packages- ... kept-back/
https://itsfoss.com/following-packages- ... kept-back/
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Re: Before upgrading to Bullseye
Looks reasonable but remember to follow the (draft of the) official guide when upgrading: https://www.debian.org/releases/bullsey ... ng.en.html
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Re: Before upgrading to Bullseye
Yes sir! As always I appreciate your guidance. Thanks for the help. I will probable perform the update today or tomorrow. I will post back afterwards.Head_on_a_Stick wrote:Looks reasonable but remember to follow the (draft of the) official guide when upgrading: https://www.debian.org/releases/bullsey ... ng.en.html
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Re: Before upgrading to Bullseye
What a PAIN IN THE BACKSIDE. But I finally got it installed. I'm not sure that I will upgrade any of my other Buster installation. Maybe wait for Bullseye to be released.
Issues:
apt upgrade seemed to work okay.
apt full-upgrade had an error with dpkg
ran apt full-upgrade again and it seemed to work okay, but there were many packages that apparently did not get upgraded.
ended up running apt full-upgrade three (3) times to get everything installed.
the final run on apt full-upgrade even took care of those packages that were kept back
There is a strange side effect. For some reason if I boot directly to Bullseye, selecting in the bios, then restart and select Buster the network fails to connect. I have to shut down and shut off power at the UPS. Restart and select Buster and all is well. I'll look into this issue. After I have had time to look at the problem I may start a new post.
Thanks to all that helped on this. I will mark this post as SOLVED
Issues:
apt upgrade seemed to work okay.
apt full-upgrade had an error with dpkg
ran apt full-upgrade again and it seemed to work okay, but there were many packages that apparently did not get upgraded.
ended up running apt full-upgrade three (3) times to get everything installed.
the final run on apt full-upgrade even took care of those packages that were kept back
There is a strange side effect. For some reason if I boot directly to Bullseye, selecting in the bios, then restart and select Buster the network fails to connect. I have to shut down and shut off power at the UPS. Restart and select Buster and all is well. I'll look into this issue. After I have had time to look at the problem I may start a new post.
Thanks to all that helped on this. I will mark this post as SOLVED
I am not irrational, I'm just quantum probabilistic.