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This is sad. Today I just learned about DotDeb, a repository devoted to making a Debian "stable" (read: Woody) installation an up-to-date server. Their package selection is more than adequate: php4 php5 MySQL 4.0.21 qmail 1.03 and more Why is this sad? Because I long ago upgraded all my Woody servers to Unstable, for this [...] If you want to create a partial Debian mirror, apt-move is a tool you want to learn. The tool’s premise is quite simple: move a collection of Debian package files into a proper archive hierarchy as is used in the official Debian archive. In accomplishing that it does in a very easy way. The following [...] How to keep a Debian Unstable current? That is a question occupying my mind lately. This is the third article I’ve written on this. You may separately read parts one and two. Using debootstrap I created a basic Debian system, based on stable (currently Woody), at /ch_sid. According to the package description, debootstrap is [...] This website has existed for a while, but I’ve just now discovered it. Debian Linux Tutorial – Guide On How To Install Linux Software for Servers and Network Installation and Set Up for Beginners with Instructions On How To Configure A Home Server. What I’ve looked at seems quite good, and simple to follow. [...] A couple days ago I wrote about keeping disconnected Debian systems updated. Right now I am testing a partial solution. apt-move allows one to easily build a local mirror comprised of packages downloaded via apt-get upgrade. Copying this mirror (~430 MB) onto a CD, I’m taking it home to use in updating my systems there. [...] |
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