'Conda: Frozen Solve vs Flexible Solve and skipping Flexible Solve

I have a few questions relating to how Conda handles package updates.

  • What exactly is the difference between Frozen and Flexible Solves? I assume this interacts with the specified channels at some level but don't know how. Are there additional .condarc settings that influence the behavior of Frozen and Flexible Solves?
  • Does Conda have an option to skip the "flexible solve" portion of an update/install? I'd like to get to the conflict report a bit faster.


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