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How to backup repositories in OpenSuse

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blackpearl
blackpearl Original post #1
Apr 23, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Where are all the downloaded repositories stored in Opensuse? How do I back them up so that I don't have to download them again later? And how do I reinstall all those applications from the backup?

A detailed working guide is desired.
aditya.shevade
Apr 23, 2008 at 11:17 PM
You mean the downloaded rpms OR the xml data from the repositories?

If it is XML data that you don't want to load again and again then go to YaST and in repositories, disable 'auto refresh' option.
NucleusKore
Apr 24, 2008 at 8:52 AM
You could do that till 10.0, after that I've had hell on earth trying do it.
kalpik
kalpik #4
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:25 AM
^^ Yeah.. Its not possible after 10.0 AFAIK.
blackpearl
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:10 PM
No I'm talking about backing up the RPMs.
Anyway, I found one guide. I will try that.