adding folder as repo

alski · 2006-07-04 10:36:18

Hi guys, new to arch. I temporarily installed another OS, but beforehand backed up all of the many archived .pkg.tgz files to a folder on a safe partition. Is there a way I can add this folder to pacman.conf with priority so that upon reinstallation, if the local version >= the online version I can install from it instead of the net?
TIA

Chman · 2006-07-04 11:16:37

You have to build a local repository. This might help you :
http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Mak … package_cd

For more documentation on package/repository making :
http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Cat … Management

You should find all you need there

slubman · 2006-07-04 11:17:38

You simply have to put :

[a_repo_name]
Server = file:///path/to/your/folder

where a_repo_name is a name for your repo, and /path/to/your/folder is .. the path to your folder.

Put this line before any other repos in pacman.conf, then refresh your databse (pacman -Sy).

tomk · 2006-07-04 13:50:50

Nearly that simple - but not quite. You have to gensync it:

http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Cus … nd_gensync

slubman · 2006-07-04 14:00:49

oops, I forget the gensync step :oops:

brain0 · 2006-07-04 17:30:11

In this case, it is much easier. Just put the saved package in the pacman cache and install everything. If a package is found in the cache, it won't be downloaded.

alski · 2006-07-05 08:51:43

thanks to all of you. While i did want to learn about making a repo for future reference, I was in a bind for time and found brain0's method much quicker(read: easier)...it worked without a hitch. Thanks all .

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