Re: approx for new "netinst" installation
On Tuesday 25 January 2011 01:38:17 pm Boyd Stephen Smith Jr. wrote:
> On Tuesday 25 January 2011 16:17:56 Russell L. Harris wrote:
> > I am trying to discover how -- if it is possible -- to use "approx" in
> > order to minimize download time and bandwidth during a new "netinst"
> > installation.
>
> It's been a while since I did a netinst, but at some point it should ask
> you to choose which mirror you want to use. Point it at your local apt
> proxy and you should be fine. Might require using an "expert" mode.
During the 'net-install' when the choose mirror screen appears you need to scroll
to the top of the list, choose manual entry or some such, point it at a local
url, proxy etc.
This choice is apparent in all install modes, default to expert.
--
Peace,
Greg
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