[ubuntu-uk] Remote Repos

[Alan Pope]

Hi Matthew,

On Sat, Jul 28, 2007 at 08:35:04AM +0100, Matthew Larsen wrote:
> whoa hang on, let me see if I got this right
> 
> client has multiple ubuntu machines to update
> each machine updates seperately over internet and kills bw bill
> suggestion: is there a better way?
> 

Each machine needs updates, and the standard install each one checks in with 
the repositories individually, yes. In exactly the same way that a mac or 
Windows based computer will.

> Wouldnt it be easier for there to be a gateway which downloads a repo
> if requested and then just caches it?
> 

They exist. Some people use apt-proxy, others use apt-catcher. Personally I 
use squid caching proxy server. However there arent many updates for the 
stanble versions so there isnt a tremendous volume, but of course the more 
machines you have, the more traffic you consume.

Cheers,
Al.