> > Keep in mind that checking for updates involves a non-trivial download > of package lists from all repositories the user is subscribed to. > Unfortunately, it is a much more intense operation than it appears. > > AFAIK the download is only performed if the packages list was changed, if the local file timestamp matches the server file the cache will be kept intact. This would only have a significant impact for a very volatile archive.
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