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Old 10-17-2010, 02:14 AM   #1
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I find the rate of downloading package files from main repository is very slow in my computer(ubuntu OS).What can i do to speed up it? Thanks!
 
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Open Software Sources and select the Ubuntu Software tab:

1. Click on drop down next to Download from:

2. Select Other... option

3. Press button marked Select Best Server

4. Press button marked Choose Server

5. Close and update
 
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