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I guess "recommends" is the keyword. That doesn't sounds like its mandatory. And I always install package excl. recommended packages (using apt parameter). But can't say for sure, haven't updated my debian test-server yet.

BMWW
– BMWW

2023-03-17 11:39:36 +00:00
Commented Mar 17, 2023 at 11:39
i you do apt-get upgrade , grub will get re-installed, but you can "apt-mark hold" those packages and then they will get ignored

thomas
– thomas

2023-03-18 15:18:25 +00:00
Commented Mar 18, 2023 at 15:18

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