Re: Etch ISOs
On Fri, Jul 07, 2006 at 02:29:40AM +0200, Thierry Chatelet wrote:
> IraqiGeek wrote:
> >Hi,
> >
> >I am downloading the Etch DVD ISOs so I'd have a local copy. Is there
> >any mirror where I could download the Etch ISOs from other than
> >cdimage.debian.org??? The downloads from this server are slow, and the
> >third DVD image doesnt seem to be there (in the download page it
> >states that the third DVD is 2.1GB, but it downloads less than 1MB in
> >firefox and then stops).
>
> You usually dont need all DVDs. You can download only the first 2 CDs,
> you should have everything you need for a desktop install. Better, if
> you have access to a fast internet, you can download as you install, and
> also choose a mirror near your place, they are usually faster.
> You can have to a list of all mirrors here:
> http://www.debian.org/mirror/list
My suggestion would be to install jigdo-lite and follow the directions
at (if this is a debian box, grap it via your favorite apt tool):
http://www.debian.org/CD/jigdo-cd/
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