Synaptic and rpms

[jludwig]

On Tue, 2004-04-13 at 04:56, Chadley Wilson wrote:
> Hello to all,
> 
> In synaptic - preferences - temporary files you have three options, if I
> choose to leave all downloaded packages in cache, Is there a way I could
> extract the rpms or copy the cache folder to media to use on a PC with
> no network or Internet access.
> 
> I simply ask because I could download the individual packages but if I
> miss a dependency that I might not know about, and then I will have to
> drive back to the office to get it. 
> This would not be a good service to my client if you know what I mean.
> 
> If this isn't possible where do I download the latest rpms, I have
> looked at freshrpms but they are a bit old and I just can't get through
> at rpm.livna.org for some reason.
> Any help will appreciated.
> 
> Many thanks
> 
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There are several cache directories. But I would look in
/var/cache/apt/archives for your RPM's

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jludwig <wralphie at comcast.net>