Public bug reported:
Binary package hint: apt
apt-get/aptitude/synaptic etc should attempt to download the smallest
files needed first. it would mean that things that are made up of small
files could eventually be upgraded if (say) a dialup line disconnects
before downloading linux-* and openoffice-* sized packages.
conceptually this would also allow installing minor parts of a system
before the whole lot is downloaded (although i appreciate apt is a bit
more complex then i make it sound ...)
** Affects: apt (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
** Description changed:
Binary package hint: apt
apt-get/aptitude/synaptic etc should attempt to download the smallest
files needed first. it would mean that things that are made up of small
files could eventually be upgraded if (say) a dialup line disconnects
before downloading linux-* and openoffice-* sized packages.
+
+ conceptually this would also allow installing minor parts of a system
+ before the whole lot is downloaded (although i appreciate apt is a bit
+ more complex then i make it sound ...)
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apt should download small packages first
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/209681
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