Hello, back in October this year I spoke with Zoring OS team re my Zorin 15.3 updating via the Chinese mirror when it was set to a different location.
Their initial suggestion was to try an https server. They are few and far between.
I tried Yamagata - (Japan) to no avail. MAIN, my usual is not HTTPS.
Every time I update, it links to a Chinese university server.
A while back, trying to download Zorin 16, I see the mirror is actually that same Chinese university.
So my system would be set up there from the get go.
At this point Team Zorin suggested this forum.
How then, can I select another mirror for my install download and how can I insure that the update / download mirror I set is actually the one used?
Ok, vague overview, specific questions may garner specific answers.
Any suggestions, tips or ideas please?
Cheers
P
Is this what we are talking about +337harvey?
If so, yep, we are on the same page, but this is the issue- resetting this seems to have no effect. And MAIN if you mean main server isn't https.
If we are different pages please guide me.
This screen shot may better illustrate for those like me who learn best from images.
When you download Zorin OS from the download page, you can see an option that says "Issues while downloading?" Click that and it will show a list of mirrors that you can browse through and select a different mirror to download Zorin OS from.
deb http://cn.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu focal main restricted
And change it to:
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu focal main restricted
Change Each Instance of it, not just one.
Look if you have:
deb http://cn.security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu focal-security main restricted
And change that as well:
deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu focal-security main restricted
tap ctrl+x to exit, then the y key to say yes to save, then the enter key to save the current configuration.
Terminal will revert to normal. Now run sudo apt update
@Aravisian Sire, you are, as always brilliant!
I have tried many option re the CN server to no avail, ne'er thought of looking for it via terminal.
I had a vague memory this system sent me an email reminder when new replies were posted, but seems not.
Have not attempted your suggestion yet, as only just read and courtesy demands a reply - albeit delayed.
But, I thought you had left?
Cheers
Bic
Ok, Ok, thought you had quit.
No matter, forum is a far better place with you in it.
Still doing the morning courier airport commute?
Or has Covid dashed that?
P
No... sadly... That persists and now... It has doubled. So, I must be up in the middle of the night and all day long... I will admit. The gears are grinding.
You may notice on the forum I tend to be a bit... dumber... at times LOL.
Ahh, long hours.
Anyway squire, you were right on the money:
Not sure how I edit it though right now - using a small keyboard, limited key options.
Interesting warning: server supported!
On mine, comma is shift+comma = left carrot.
Period is shift+period = right carrot.
Not Sure Why you need carrots for the above in terminal, though...
The only thing you are doing is removing the cn prefix in the lines. Did you mean Arrow keys?
well, I made all changes, tried to save but on checking it reverted.
I saw a lot of options at the foot of terminal thought maybe that carrot was relevant!
In terminal to save and exit:
Once done making the changes,
ctrl+x to exit
then tap the y key to say yes to save
then the enter key to save as current configuration.
I see, now. The carrot means hitting ctrl key in those prompts.
Yep, I followed your original instructions, but I must have hit the key next to + - my error.
The security area is clean but it talks about uncommenting .. should I do that?
If so what and how is an uncomment?
Great, as always, excellent guidance.
System is updating - seems rather a lot of files to do!
Thanks for your help.
Hope life returns to something near normal next year for you.
I listen to some of the horror stories from clients in EU and am grateful I am here. ( never thought I would say that)
Life is relatively unchanged from what it was 2019, just a few more checks!
Take care.
Bic