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Howto create a simple Debian/Ubuntu Repository

Posted by mypapit on 29 Jun 2006 in GNU/Linux, General, Ubuntu/Debian

So now you know how to create deb package. This time I’m going to point you to some howto that shows you how to create a Debian repository.

Why do you need to create repository? Because it’s convenience to your users, assuming that you’re a developer. Repository helps to automate software installation too in a centralised manner.

Here’s a couple of howto that teaches you to create Debian repositories :

• Automatic Debian Package Repository HOWTO
• Debian Repository HOWTO

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   July 1st, 2006 at 7:43 am

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3. commy Said:
   September 21st, 2006 at 7:55 pm

   I still cant figure out how to create a repository. All i need is to store software in a server so that users can install packages from there, just as using a mirror.

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6. Don Robertson Said:
   October 26th, 2007 at 1:29 pm

   “All i need is to store software in a server so that users can install packages from there, just as using a mirror.”

   You might like to take a look at apt-cacher. It can be set up to use mirror sites to down load and cache requested files, and then use the cache for subsequent requests.

   http://www.debuntu.org/how-to-set-up-a-repository-cache-with-apt-cacher

   Alas I am having trouble getting it to work where there is no internet access - there are still places in the world without the internet.

7. danny0085 Said:
   May 11th, 2008 at 8:00 am

   how to create a repository

   do not lose what you already downloaded for your linux just read this tutorial
   http://tips-debian.blogspot.com/2008/04/make-repository.html