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    Linux Mint Update backup

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by amskal, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. amskal

    amskal Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everybody, I'm completely new to Linux.
    I happen to have a spare laptop to try the linux mint 7, installation was fast and painless..less questions than Windows.. :p
    however, there were hundreds of update from the internet after the install. Is there anyway I can backup those updates in an easy way? cause I don't want to redownload them in case something happen.

    thanks a million..
    :D
     
    amskal, Jul 24, 2009
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  2. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Copy the .deb files from /var/cache/apt/archives to a new folder. Copy the .debs from this folder back to /var/cache/apt/archives on the target machine.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jul 24, 2009
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