Introducing local-repo
Local-repo is a handy utility for Linux distributions that use the .deb package format, such as Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu, that allows you to keep a local APT repository on your hard drive.
Why is this useful?
Most people nowadays use APT repositories exclusively. However, there are still times when manually installing .deb packages is necessary: Not all vendors allow their software to be distributed via a repository; some computers are not connected to the Internet and can only be updated by installing packages off an external hard drive or memory stick; and system administrators often have to maintain collections of customised .deb packages of their own.
Maintaining a collection of .deb files can be hard, as you have to handle all dependencies and updates manually. Local-repo allows you to use APT to do this, by turning your local collection of .deb files into a repository.
Local-repo is a handy utility for Linux distributions that use the .deb package format, such as Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu, that allows you to keep a local APT repository on your hard drive.
Why is this useful?
Most people nowadays use APT repositories exclusively. However, there are still times when manually installing .deb packages is necessary: Not all vendors allow their software to be distributed via a repository; some computers are not connected to the Internet and can only be updated by installing packages off an external hard drive or memory stick; and system administrators often have to maintain collections of customised .deb packages of their own.
Maintaining a collection of .deb files can be hard, as you have to handle all dependencies and updates manually. Local-repo allows you to use APT to do this, by turning your local collection of .deb files into a repository.
This project is distributed under the BSD license, and is sponsored and hosted by Compustride.