Hi Jeffrey (2022.01.11_00:25:50_+0000) > I want to install a Ubuntu Server from that era. Hardy/8.04 was > contemporary around that time. I found the ISO at > https://old-releases.ubuntu.com/releases/. I doubt there are any Hardy > mirrors out there nowadays.
There is at http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ > Apt wants to update its index files which is pointless for this setup. > It results in an error that stops subsequent install operations. > > My question is, how do I get 'apt-get install' to work in this case? Update your APT sources to point at old-releases.ubuntu.com, then you can apt install anything you want. On less ancient releases you may need to also tell apt to disable Check-Valid-Until. SR -- Stefano Rivera http://tumbleweed.org.za/ +1 415 683 3272 -- Ubuntu-devel-discuss mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel-discuss
