On Friday 16 September 2005 01:22 am, Clive Menzies wrote: > On (15/09/05 15:56), lordSauron wrote: > > Somewhat related, but not really, (I'm shy about starting new > > threads), I was wondering what mirrors there are for amd64-k8 or > > otherwise amd64 compatible packages. Right now I'm using the > > following mirrors: > > > > deb http://linux.csua.berkeley.edu/debian/ stable main > > deb-src http://linux.csua.berkeley.edu/debian/ stable main > > > > deb http://security.debian.org/ stable/updates main > > deb http://ftp.de.debian.org/debian-amd64/debian/ sid main contrib > non-free > deb-src http://ftp.de.debian.org/debian-amd64/debian/ sid main > contrib non-free > > #deb http://ftp.nl.debian.org/debian-amd64/debian/ sid main contrib > non-free > #deb-src http://ftp.nl.debian.org/debian-amd64/debian/ sid main > contrib non-free > > omit .de (.nl) The above is for sid/unstable substitute etch/testing > or sarge/stable > > > and if you could tell me where to go to get specifically amd64 > > packages I'd be much appreciative! > > > > Also, if you know how I could specify to select from a variety of > > packages (like look at both stable and testing, for instance) I'd > > love to know that as well. I very new to Linux, so please just > > bear with me. > > If you're new to Debian, I would stick with one release FTTB; once > you're comfortable with it, look at apt-pinning. > > Regards > > Clive
This thread has me confused. AFAIKT, the only place to get debian-amd64 packages is from: http://amd64.debian.net/ or a mirror : http://amd64.debian.net/README.mirrors.txt. -- Greg Madden -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

