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[ubuntu] Trying (and failing) to use a Local Repository

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http://ubuntuforums.org – I've got a fresh install of Precise Pangolin. I was connected to the Internet during the installation but did not choose to download updates while installing. The computer is now offline and will stay that way. I've used debmirror to create a local repository of the Main and Universe repos. I've added it to my software sources and ran apt-get update. In the 'Software Sources' window on the Ubuntu Software tab I have unchecked all of the sources. In the Other Software tab I have unchecked everything except my local repository -> file:///gome/gill/ubuntuRepo precise universe main. When I ch (Hardware)

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Submitted by colm on 10/06/2012

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