Switching to local mirror (and back) for Updates?

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Switching to local mirror (and back) for Updates?

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After setting up Linux Mint v20.1 I was asked in Update Manager if I want to switch to a local mirror.
I clicked NO

How can I later changes this decision and switch to local mirror?

If local mirrors offer only advantages why is this not the default and automatically selected?
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Re: Switching to local mirror (and back) for Updates?

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You can change the mirrors on the Software Sources configuration window.
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Re: Switching to local mirror (and back) for Updates?

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Ok, So when I open "Software Sources" there are two repository entry fields:

Main and Base

Whats the difference?

Can I put every repository server into each of the two fields?

or are some of the repository servers only usable as Main others only as Base mirrors?
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As far as I know, there is no overlap. You'll need one of each. They offer a different set of packages.

Simply press each of the buttons (one at a time), and you'll see a list of mirrors, sorted by speed. Pick one from the top of the list (after giving the list some time to populate) if you like your updates speedy.
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Re: Switching to local mirror (and back) for Updates?

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I gave up on switching mirrors years ago and just use the default Mint mirror. It's more reliable and those speed stats are too variable day to day.
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Re: Switching to local mirror (and back) for Updates?

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Hoser Rob wrote: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:23 am I gave up on switching mirrors years ago and just use the default Mint mirror. It's more reliable and those speed stats are too variable day to day.
I guess that could depend on where you are in the world.
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