How can I prevent download of translation files? [SOLVED]

[Brian49]

Running apt-get update in the terminal results in this large file, among others, being downloaded to /var/lib/apt/lists:

ftp.uk.debian.org_debian_dists_unstable_main_i18n_Translation-en

As far as I can see, I have no need of this or any other translation file. Is there a way of preventing them from being downloaded, please? Perhaps some tweak to my sources.list?

Many thanks.

[viking777]

Create a file /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/99translations containing the following line:

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Acquire::Languages "none";

Save the file.

Then go into /var/lib/apt/lists and delete all existing 'Translation' files.

Then update and they should be gone.

[xircon]

Wow, the speed difference is really noticeable! Thanks Viking.

Steve

[Brian49]

viking777 - not for nothing are you at Level 11! A brilliant solution - thanks very much indeed.

[xircon]

True Jedi Master

[viking777]

True internet cribber

I saw the question, and as I am a regular user of capped mobile broadband, it seemed like a good idea, so I searched for an answer, found it, tried it, and copied it here - no ancient jedi traditions required sadly. The force is with google not me