[SOLVED] pacman takes a long break before each download

bema · 2010-12-01 19:20:31

Hi,

I have an issue with pacman. Anytime I want to do an upgrade (or install some package), before each download pacman takes a break of about 15 seconds (even downloading the package databases). I have tried switching my mirror and reinstalling pacman. My download speed is alright and sould not be the issue. I do not know what I can do from here on .

Last edited by bema (2010-12-02 06:06:59)

falconindy · 2010-12-01 19:38:07

Avoid using ftp mirrors.

ozar · 2010-12-01 20:27:51

There have been several threads about this that a forum search should reveal. Here's one of the more recent threads:

https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=108403

It appears that an upcoming version of pacman will help with this issue.

edit:

oops... after reading your message again, it appears more to be the ftp mirror issue as suggested above by falconindy.

Last edited by ozar (2010-12-01 20:30:48)

bema · 2010-12-01 20:48:23

Thank you very much for your replies but unfortunately none of them helped . I think I will let it be and hope it gets solved with an update of pacman.

Allan · 2010-12-01 22:26:19

If it is happening between the download of packages, then it is a network issue (because pacman does nothing between package downloads).

CountDuckula · 2010-12-02 00:22:14

falconindy wrote:

Avoid using ftp mirrors.

Sorry but it happens on http sites too - for me anyway.

skunktrader · 2010-12-02 00:41:19

Check to see whether one or more of the DNS servers are having problems. Try reordering the DNS servers listed in /etc/resolv.conf

bema · 2010-12-02 06:06:43

@skunktrader:
You were right, it was a DNS issue after all. I noticed that when wgetting some file it took the long break resolving the hostname. Using my router as DNS server works like a charme . I wonder why chromium worked flawlessly though. Thank you very much for your help.

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#1 2010-12-01 19:20:31

[SOLVED] pacman takes a long break before each download

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