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There are 2 ways to add/remove a package from the up2date skip list:

Via Console (command line):

Run the following command (as root):

# up2date --configure --nox

Enter the number against " pkgSkipList:" from the list of options.

The comments provided by the program are sufficient for syntax.

 
Comment: A list of package names, optionally including wildcards, to skip
Current value: kernel*;
   < return for default, C to clear list, items are '' separated >
New Value:
      

X Window System (the GUI)

Run the following command:

# up2date --configure

Then click on the "Package Exceptions" tab. The top section is where you add/remove packages to be skipped during an up2date run.