> Yes, you should use different mirrors or a different access method (like > HTTP). One of the index files (Packages.gz) is failing to fully be > downloaded.
So, do I just edit the /etc/apt/sources.list with an HTTP site? How do I know what HTTP site to use, is there a list out there that I can choose from? > apt-spy is a little program that will write a new sources.list for you > based on badwidth tests. I'll give apt-spy a try. Thanks. > > Also, if anyone would like to give me a basic understanding of what's > > happening when I run 'apt-get update'. I understand that it's updating where > > it's pulling it's resources from, but what's it doing when I get the the > > 'hit' output as compared to the 'get' output and why does it seem that I > > continue to get the same output each time I run the command? > > You're using FTP for both your servers. It takes some time to login to > FTP. When apt starts the process it gives you the "Hit" line, then changes > to "Get" when it's downloading the files. It tries to download several > files at once if the server allows it. > Thanks, for everyones input. This really helps me understand the process. JB .===================================. | This has been a P.L.U.G. mailing. | | Don't Fear the Penguin. | | IRC: #utah at irc.freenode.net | `==================================='
