<para>
<para>
Prevent packages listed from being upgraded if they are already installed.
If option is not set then packages to hold are taken from <option>hold</option> 
configuration option. Held package won't be upgraded with exception if it will 
be pointed directly by the user.
</para>

<para>
Example:
<screen>
   <prompt>$</prompt> <command>poldek</command> --hold=kernel\*,dev ...
</screen>
</para>

<para>
Configuration option: <option>hold = PACKAGE[,PACKAGE]...</option>
</para>

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