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by rlpb 4656 days ago
+1. Using HTTP over HTTPS also assists with proxy caching. This can help things like CI run much faster in datacenter environments.
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FooBarWidget 4656 days ago
Can't you just create a local APT mirror?
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rlpb 4656 days ago
Sure you can, but for the entire archive? Running a caching HTTP proxy is far easier and more lightweight.
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FooBarWidget 4652 days ago
So run a caching HTTPS proxy instead?
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