On Fri 03 Jan 2020 at 14:36:38 -0600, Richard Owlett wrote: > On 01/03/2020 12:38 PM, Brian wrote: > > On Fri 03 Jan 2020 at 10:30:24 -0600, Richard Owlett wrote: > > > > > I have a large hard disk but a low data cap on my internet connection. > > > > Into every life a little rain must fall. > > > I have all the distribution DVDs stored as *.ISO files in a single > > > directory on my hard disk. > > > > Splendid; all you have to do is extract the files you want from the > > ISOs. > > Not an acceptable solution.
Fine, don't use the technique. It is a solution that is well-tested, employed by many users, works reliably and is capable of constructing a single repository. > Debian can deal simply with repositories on multiple sites. > Why not deal similarly with repositories on multiple files? Each repository that apt deals with on a site is a unified, coherent, organised, single repository. When you find a way of dealing with the discrete repository on each ISO, please let us know. > > > There is an excellent wiki page detailing a number of techniques > > at > > > > https://wiki.debian.org/ManipulatingISOs > > Section 4: Loopmount an ISO Without Administrative Privileges > gives intriguing hints with a *VAST* lack of details. > [will search man pages] > > > > > > It would *SEEM* to be logical to use the "file option" of sources.list . > > > HOWEVER, all I've ever seen is the kludge of individually loop mounting > > > all > > > the ISO files. > > > > If the logical method doesn't work for you, it is likely that the logic > > is flawed. There is a superb wiki page at > > > > https://wiki.debian.org/Installation+Archive+USBStick > > That references a *VERY* different problem set. > > > > That should make your New Year happier. > > rofl It is possible that I have misunderstood the issue. Your starting point appears to be the Debian files on your ISO files. What is is your desired end point? -- Brian. > > > >
