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578	Allow installation of distro packages	bos		It would be very nice indeed if {{{cabal-install}}} could be taught how to install a distro's version of a package. This could amount to simply asking a shell script if the package is available and can be installed, before proceeding with the usual Cabal installation machinery.	enhancement	new	normal	_|_	cabal-install tool		normal			nomeata	project(> week)