On Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:34:41 -0230 Person the human <tonyfol...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Would it be nice if it was possible to pass a URL to 'apt install' so > that a package could be installed without first downloading its .deb > file? How do you install it without first pulling it in? > I think it's good because it can save time and prevent unneeded > damage to SSDs. Even if you don't have any info to add, please let me > know what you think. Normal wear and tear is negligible on SSDs. We had a discussion about this a while ago. Also, it is a good idea to pull in all of the .deb files for an upgrade or installation before starting the actual installation just in case the network fails during the installation. -- Does anybody read signatures any more? https://charlescurley.com https://charlescurley.com/blog/
