[Hackage] #228: Cryptic error when a package does not exist

[Hackage]

#228: Cryptic error when a package does not exist
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  Reporter:  guest               |        Owner:                 
      Type:  defect              |       Status:  closed         
  Priority:  normal              |    Milestone:                 
 Component:  cabal-install tool  |      Version:  1.2.3.0        
  Severity:  normal              |   Resolution:  fixed          
  Keywords:                      |   Difficulty:  easy (<4 hours)
Ghcversion:  6.8.2               |     Platform:  Linux          
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Changes (by duncan):

  * status:  new => closed
  * resolution:  => fixed

Comment:

 Already fixed in development version:

 {{{
 $ cabal install foo
 cabal: There is no package named foo
 }}}

 I can highly recommend upgrading to the development version. There are
 many improvements.

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