> >   I think, the choice should be recorded, so if the package is later
> > added again, it is selected automatically.  Updates are often done by
> > removing the old versions of packages and then installing the new
> > versions.  I think the selected alternative should be the same after
> > such an update.

One way to keep it recorded is to keep the /etc/alternatives/vi symlink
existing. It will point to a non-existent file (like /usr/pkg/bin/vim).
And since nothing is pointing to it (no /usr/pkg/bin/vi symlink), all
should be well.

 Jeremy C. Reed

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