On Mar 6, 2016, at 11:12 PM, MH <haa...@fastmail.net> wrote: > Debian Jessie > > Recently ran into a problem with aptitude. I get the following message: > > E: The method driver /usr/lib/apt/methods/https could not be found > > Since I am not using ANY HTTPS repos, I should not be getting the above > error. > Still, after searching the Internet for similar problems I installed the apt- > transport-https package. I got a different error. > > I tried to submit a request for help on the Debian forums, but when I tried > to > register I received a warning that my ISP had been blocked as a source of > spamming networks. > > I'm guessing the two issues are related, since I can still access > non-official > repositories, including Kubuntu repositories (VM) without a problem. While I > can sympathize with a need to fight spam, I don't think blocking access to > security updates is the best way to go about this. > > Since I have only one ISP option (rural Thailand), I'm concerned. I've > brought > the matter to the attention of my ISP, but given the Debian mirrors and > forums > are the only sites I can find (out of about 100 regularly visited) that are > blocking my ISP, it's going to be a tough sell to get them to do anything. > I'm > sure few if any of their other users are complaining. > > Please advise. I'd hate to have to abandon Debian after nearly 10 years of > daily use just to keep my computers up to date. > > -- > "The world is a dangerous place to live -- not because of the people who are > evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it." > > --Albert Einstein
There are lots of Debian repo mirrors. If one is blocking you, maybe try another? Hoping that helps... Rick