You might start here:

http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/reference/ch-system.en.html#s-depends




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Anthony Boynes


>I am interested in finding out exactley how apt keeps track of 
>dependencies.
>How does it know what packages need what? Where can I find that 
>information?
>I've read just about everything on the debain site, but can't find any
>specific docs pertainging to indepth knowledge of how apt works.
>
>Do I need to just download the source and view it? Or does someone know of 
>a
>white paper or something?
>
>Joe
>

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