KDE packages in var/cache/apt

[ktechman]

Good morning all, I have a question about package storage for KDE apps do the downloaded packages reside in var/cache/apt or another folder.

Thank you
Ktechman

[SuperSonic4]

Yep,they all go to the same place.

Assuming you mean KDE apps pulled in from the package manager

[ktechman]

Yes I do, why is it when I grab the KDE packages on a flashdrive and transfer them to another computer then install say... K3b that it downloads more packages?

Thank you
Ktechman

[konqueror7]

it probably means that the required versions of some dependencies of your KDE apps have been not met, so its downloading a few more...so, it maybe the same packages version you copied, but not the same version state of other packages installed in the other system,,,;)

[SuperSonic4]

It could also be a different architecture (ie 32bit lib on a 64 bit system)

[ktechman]

That makes sense, it usually is more than a week between when I copy packages and when I actually use them on another rig.

Thank you konqueror7 and SuperSonic4 for your replies.
Ktechman :)