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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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
“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.
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.