Thanks for info. Keith,
Paul



Keith Vassallo wrote:
> Hi Paul,
>
> Actually it won't...
>
> The Ubuntu team still point mt.ubuntu to one of their core mirrors in the UK. 
> So when you install Ubuntu in Malta all your downloaded packages will be 
> obtained from the UK at good speeds. Personally, I've actually found the UK 
> mirrors to be faster than the Italian ones!
>
> K
>
> On 29 Apr 2010, at 10:57, paul morley wrote:
>
>   
>> Perhaps I should go and wash my mouth out.
>> But till we get our mirror running fast, the fastest Ubuntu mirror I am
>> using at the moment is 'http://ubuntu.fastbull.org/ubuntu'. Also when I
>> install a distro from a CD I set the 'date and time zone' to Italy for a
>> faster installation then change the time zone back to Malta after
>> installation. As we know the mirror will default to Malta which at the
>> moment makes a slower installation.
>>
>> Paul
>>
>>
>>
>> Anton Xuereb wrote:
>>     
>>> Hi Jonathon, 
>>>
>>> I'm working with our local sponsors for a faster connection for our
>>> server. Unfortunately, this may take some time. 
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks, 
>>>
>>> M
>>>
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: *Jonathan Aquilina* <[email protected]
>>> <mailto:[email protected]>>
>>> Date: 29 April 2010 07:45
>>> Subject: [LINUX.ORG.MT <http://LINUX.ORG.MT>] local ubuntu mirror
>>> To: mlug-list <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>>
>>>
>>>
>>> hey guys i had posted to the email and got a response from an
>>> individual about the local ubuntu mirror here. i never heard anything
>>> back from him if its possible to get a faster connection for the
>>> mirror as the speeds are deplorable, and as a result i dont even use
>>> the local mirror. would it be possible to get an update as to whats
>>> happening please.
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> Jonathan Aquilina
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