Re: Access to repos blocked
On Mar 6, 2016, at 11:12 PM, MH <haagmj@fastmail.net> wrote:
> Debian Jessie
>
> Recently ran into a problem with aptitude. I get the following message:
>
> E: The method driver /usr/lib/apt/methods/https could not be found
>
> Since I am not using ANY HTTPS repos, I should not be getting the above error.
> Still, after searching the Internet for similar problems I installed the apt-
> transport-https package. I got a different error.
>
> I tried to submit a request for help on the Debian forums, but when I tried to
> register I received a warning that my ISP had been blocked as a source of
> spamming networks.
>
> I'm guessing the two issues are related, since I can still access non-official
> repositories, including Kubuntu repositories (VM) without a problem. While I
> can sympathize with a need to fight spam, I don't think blocking access to
> security updates is the best way to go about this.
>
> Since I have only one ISP option (rural Thailand), I'm concerned. I've brought
> the matter to the attention of my ISP, but given the Debian mirrors and forums
> are the only sites I can find (out of about 100 regularly visited) that are
> blocking my ISP, it's going to be a tough sell to get them to do anything. I'm
> sure few if any of their other users are complaining.
>
> Please advise. I'd hate to have to abandon Debian after nearly 10 years of
> daily use just to keep my computers up to date.
>
> --
> "The world is a dangerous place to live -- not because of the people who are
> evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it."
>
> --Albert Einstein
There are lots of Debian repo mirrors. If one is blocking you, maybe try another?
Hoping that helps...
Rick
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