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Re: dpkg-fsp



> I'm a bit lost as to the relative advantages/disadvantages of
> ftp/http/fsp as far as dselect goes.  Can someone clarify why I'd want
> to use fsp or http as opposed to ftp for my package install/upgrading? 
> I can see where it might matter if I were behind a firewall, but other
> than that, what would be the difference?
> 
There have been requests for http access to the archive from people whose ISP
doesn't allow ftp. Given their rural location switching ISPs would involve
long distance phone calls.

- Jay


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