Hi, Which variable did you export? Is it really "proxy"? I think this must be http_proxy, but maybe the man-page of debootstrap knows more about that!?
Best, Michael > wel i am sorry but due to lack of response i have to post this issue again. > > > > hello list > > well i have tried using debootstrap instead of pbuilder. > > using the command line. > > debootstrap --verbose --arch i386 sid /var/ > http://packages.bosslinux.in/boss/ > > but it also hungs up and gives the message as "retriveing release......" > > we use proxy in our network environment > and i exported proxy before giving the command. > but with no benefit. > what could be the reason and what should i do > > thank you. > Rajesh pant > cdac-noida
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