[SOLVED] Question about Saving Cached Packages

Hey Guys,
I've got a couple of systems running Arch right now, and have a 3rd that I was thinking about setting up this weekend. The second of the 2 I already have is very recent and I haven't cleared out the package cache yet. If I were planning on installing the same applications on the next system, could I just save the package files in /var/cache/pacman to a CD or something and just copy them back to the new system once I have the CORE installed? I figure this would save an hour or so of downloading, which would be nice. If it is possible, is there anything else I need to have aside from the packages themselves (ie. is there like a header file somewhere)?
Thanks!
Swill
Last edited by Mr. Swillis (2008-11-21 06:01:15)

Well - it could work - or it might not. Better solution is to make another repository using your recent packages.
Try to write this to your /etc/pacman.conf:
[name_of_your_own_repo]
Include = /path_to_your_own_repo
I haven't tried it personally, but it should work. If it will prefer packages from other repos (community, extra), then write it somewhere above other repos in /etc/pacman.conf or use pacman -S name_of_your_own_repo/package
You should read about Pacman at Arch-wiki to know more about making your own repository before you will decide to try it.
Either way, write your experience here, please, I'd want to know if it works or not
Last edited by cybermage (2008-11-20 20:19:41)

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