What is a Debian repository?
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What is a Debian repository?
A Debian repository is a set of Debian binary or source packages organized in a special directory tree and with various infrastructure files – checksums, indices, signatures, descriptions translations,… – added. Client computers can connect to the repository to download and install the packages using an Apt-based PackageManagementtool.
What is a Debian release?
A Debian repository contains several releases. Debian releases are named after characters from the “Toy Story” movies (wheezy, jessie, stretch,…). The codenames have aliases, so called suites (stable, oldstable, testing, unstable). A release is divided in several components.
Where can I find a list of Debian mirrors?
The official Debian package repository is mirrored all over the world. The Debian website has an official list of Debian mirrors. There also is a list of unofficial repositories containing various additional software. There is a team in charge of mirrors.
How do I work with repositories?
Working with repositories may mean either of two different things: You can use a repository with the apt family of programs (apt, apt-get, apt-cache, aptitude) to browse or install packages You can set up a repository yourself and add, remove or replace packages in it.
What is the best source for Debian packages?
Commonly used package sources DebianStable: official Debian repository for the current release StableUpdates: official Debian repository for?PointReleases (security and grave bug fixes every ~2 months) DebianSecurity: official Debian repository for frequent security updates
What is the correct way to name Debian distributions?
The ‘distribution’ can be either the release code name / alias ( jessie, stretch, buster, sid) or the release class ( oldstable, stable, testing, unstable) respectively. If you mean to be tracking a release class then use the class name, if you want to track a Debian point release, use the code name.
