I'm having a tough time figuring out how to permanently ignore a specific update because my HP dock keeps getting bricked every time the update is attempted. I've damaged four docks already at work because of this issue. I've tried various troubleshooting steps like resetting and power cycling, but nothing works. I don't even know the exact package name I need to ignore or how to completely disable the driver update checks. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Smokey here! Just a friendly reminder: always mention your distro and any error messages when seeking help with technical issues. This way, folks can better assist you!
A couple of things to note: First, the way you're expressing your frustration might put off people who could help you. Second, make sure to share which Linux distribution you're using and give more details on your hardware. The more info you provide, the easier it'll be for people to assist you!
I think you're headed in the right direction with using the "hold" command in apt. It’s a bit tricky if you can’t identify which package is causing the issue, though.
What you need to do is something called "apt pinning." It allows you to pin a package to a particular release, so it won’t get upgraded. Check out the link I provided for more detailed instructions!
Yeah, apt pinning could definitely fit your situation, but without knowing the specific package, it’ll be tough to implement.