[ubuntu-uk] package removal.

[norman]

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> > 
> > Thanks, I can understand that, it's just that I thought I would have to
> > give permission for something to be loaded.
 
> > 
> You probably did. The packages stored in the archives are packages that 
> you downloaded, or dependencies for those packages (which you would have 
> agreed to download when you downloaded the original package) - at least 
> as far as I know. I think the main point is that it keeps copies of the 
> packages you download so that if you decide to reinstall them it doesn't 
> have to get them again. Also, it means that if a download halts partway 
> through, you dont have to re-download the packages you have already got.
> 
> I hope all that is right - i'm sure i'll be corrected if it isn't

Right or wrong it all sounds very reasonable and understandable, thanks.

Norman