http vs. ftp?
 

Hello everybody!
I've got 'Mandriva 2006' download version on my pc and im trying to get everything upto date and configured properly. the thing is, I dont have a clue about which repositories are best for me. What is the difference between http and ftp and which one should i be adding to my media manager?
Im going to try the urpmi web sight as well.

my other problem at the moment is, im failing each time i try to add a repository that 'mandriva.com' gave me for purchasing a 'silver club membership'. I guess its a repository that only members have access to but it does not work! Any info on this?

THANKS! Scott

try easyurpmi.zarb.org :)

It does not matter for you, either HTTP or FTP.

The main difference for practical purposes might be if you're behind a firewall and only certain ports are open - you might find that one of http and/or ftp works, and the other doesn't. Though for everyday purposes, you're unlikely to see any difference.

I tend to prefer ftp since it's, you know, a protocol for transferring files, and you'd be hard-pressed to call binary packages hypertext... ;)

I see! Thank You Very much!