How to stop a package from updating?

[btdown]

I have an older version of Wine 0.96 that I don't want to be updated because it breaks a program I use.

Is it possible to "lock" this version in and not have it updated when an apt-get upgrade/dis-upgrade is performed from the command line?

Thanks,
BT

[Anthony Fok]

Yes, and there are several ways you can do it. Please see here:

* https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PinningHowto

Hope it helps!

Anthony

[Steve413z]

probably the easiest way is using synaptic, under the "package" drop down, use "force version" and "lock version"

theres other ways, but that is probably the easiest way to do it

[btdown]

Thank you for the info. Very helpful!!
Bt