Why does conda try to update packages with --no-update-dependencies?

Question

Often when I try to install a new package, conda wants to update other packages as well, even though I have added the --no-update-dependencies switch. The updates seem to be \"u

Answer 1

Just want to mention that these options are deprecated in new conda versions. For example, in conda version 4.6.7, you should use "conda install --no-deps yourpackage"