Bug#79002: http method should support HTTP redirects
Package: apt
Version: 0.3.19
Severity: wishlist
The http apt method doesn't appear to support HTTP redirection codes,
i.e. when recieving 301 (Permanent Redirect) or 302 (Temp) code it
gives back "Err".
I can see this facility to be desirable in several instances, including
- temp redirects when mirrors are in the process of being updated
or undergoing maintainance.
- redirects to software that is stored in .deb format, but not in
an apt-able archive.
See [RFC2068 10.3]
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