Slow apt-get update in 12.04 new instalation

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How can I get apt to use a mirror close to me, or choose a faster mirror?

I take long to make apt-get update, is it a momentary situation that servers are saturated or is a permanent situation?

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 30 '12 at 22:29

To improve the speed of the update I let the software center choose the best server for my connection at the time.

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 30 '12 at 22:31

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At the first running of apt-get update it usually takes more time as it downloads the language support. In next updates it should run normally.

answered Apr 30 '12 at 22:31

Ángel Araya

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