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Idea #4692: recommended updates CD

bug This idea is a duplicate of Idea #142: Optional add-on CDs (not advertised heavily, but still available).
Written by benner the 15 Mar 08 at 00:13. Category: Installation. Related project: Nothing/Others. Status: New
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For those that are installing on a lot of machines with no internet connection, a regularly updated collection of common updates for installation from CD/DVD/USB would be handy.
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Written by benner the 15 Mar 08 at 00:13.
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Auzy wrote on the 15 Mar 08 at 02:58
I don't see why this is being marked down, its not a bad idea and shouldn't be difficult to do (just need to make sure you get the depends right, but no reason you cant code a script to do that)

+1

Updated packages may also bring new wireless support for instance, so I think this could help some people

Mario92 wrote on the 15 Mar 08 at 09:19
i dunno... Good idea but difficult to do..
I personally think it's good (i have second computer without net, too) but new version of ubuntu comes every half year so i vote -1

TiTan-is-WaterProof wrote on the 15 Mar 08 at 16:16
I think ideao #4255 is better because a re-mastered ISO can be used to update AND to install too.

Additionnal update CD can make things more confusing for new users and more complicated for someone that want to make a fresh install on a PC with a slow connection : downloading a "refreshed" ISO is better than download original ISO + updates or update CD.

alvevind wrote on the 15 Mar 08 at 17:53
I agree an updated version of the Ubuntu CD itself would be better than this "Ubuntu 8.04 Service Pack 3" approach. I'd much rather see updated "Ubuntu 8.04.1" installation CDs which you can also update from.


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