> > Since I'm behind a 64-k ISDN line, I would like pbuilder to use cached > > packages from /var/cache/apt/archives, if available instead of > > unconditionally downloading all the stuff. But unfortunately, > > /var/cache/apt/archives doesn't seem to be accessible from within the > > chroot. > > > > Well, I could run dpkg-scanpackages on /var/cache/apt/archives and make > > the files available through a local web server which then could be added > > to the pbuilderrc as OTHERMIRROR. But wouldn't pbuilder try MIRRORSITE > > first anyway, so that OTHERMIRROR remains completely unused? > > > > Is there a 'canonical' way to achive what I'm asking for? > > I simply use APTCACHE=/var/cache/apt/archives/, it copies the contents > into the chroot first and copies back the newly downloaded debs. >
I'll add this into the FAQ section of the documentation. I initially thought it should be obvious, but apparently isn't. regards, junichi -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]