"Repo-proxy" is a software serving as a proxy for package repositories.
Repo-proxy is a software package repository proxy that functions as a local cache directory for all package requests. With the configuration set up, all package requests get copied and stored in the local cache directory, which saves bandwidth and lengthy download times. If there are multiple machines in a local network, each device can share the same package download cache, and future requests for the same package will go directly to the local cache without contacting the repository source.
The beauty of Repo-proxy is that it requires no additional support applications to run. Furthermore, it can be run using several different methods to accept requests from clients. Its flexibility makes it ideal for package managers such as apt-get, smart or other package request software. Once installed, Repo-proxy allows for an easy setup, configuration, and removal.
This release of Repo-proxy introduces several helpful features. For instance, it requires no additional tools or services to run and will automatically update repository sources if allowed. Packages are downloaded only as they get installed; hence, there is no need to copy the entire repository. As well, the package downloads are copied simultaneously, which results in no noticeable impact on total package download times.
However, there are a few noted flaws in the software. Firstly, clients and sources are not checked for any type of restrictions. Secondly, any new replacements of newer versions of packages do not clear from the cache.
The software is compatible with Perl 5.005 or above, Fcntl qw(:DEFAULT :flock), Socket, Sys::Syslog, and POSIX qw(:sys_wait_h). The installation process is straightforward, as the latest version is available for download. After unpacking the archive, you run the installation script, and you are good to go.
Once installed, you can use Repo-proxy by running the command 'repo-proxy [options]'. The software supports a range of options, including alternate config files, background daemon processes, log files, port specification, pid file writing, the status of the daemon process, version number, and xinetd support.
The beauty of Repo-proxy is that it requires no additional support applications to run. Furthermore, it can be run using several different methods to accept requests from clients. Its flexibility makes it ideal for package managers such as apt-get, smart or other package request software. Once installed, Repo-proxy allows for an easy setup, configuration, and removal.
This release of Repo-proxy introduces several helpful features. For instance, it requires no additional tools or services to run and will automatically update repository sources if allowed. Packages are downloaded only as they get installed; hence, there is no need to copy the entire repository. As well, the package downloads are copied simultaneously, which results in no noticeable impact on total package download times.
However, there are a few noted flaws in the software. Firstly, clients and sources are not checked for any type of restrictions. Secondly, any new replacements of newer versions of packages do not clear from the cache.
The software is compatible with Perl 5.005 or above, Fcntl qw(:DEFAULT :flock), Socket, Sys::Syslog, and POSIX qw(:sys_wait_h). The installation process is straightforward, as the latest version is available for download. After unpacking the archive, you run the installation script, and you are good to go.
Once installed, you can use Repo-proxy by running the command 'repo-proxy [options]'. The software supports a range of options, including alternate config files, background daemon processes, log files, port specification, pid file writing, the status of the daemon process, version number, and xinetd support.
What's New
Version 0.02: N/A