Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:29:45 +0200 From: Paul Chany <csanyipal@stcable.net> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Can't fetch portsnap because of network problem Message-ID: <4D98BC99.9080205@stcable.net> In-Reply-To: <4D9881EB.5010508@infracaninophile.co.uk> References: <4D9879E3.20508@stcable.net> <4D9881EB.5010508@infracaninophile.co.uk>
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2011-04-03 16:19 keltezéssel, Matthew Seaman írta: > On 03/04/2011 14:45, Paul Chany wrote: > >> I'm trying to fetch portsnap but can't because probably of network problem. >> >> Whenever I try to run command >> # portsnap fetch extract >> >> the process stall and never reach 20%. It is sad. :( >> >> The computer on wich I try to run this command is on my home LAN >> that has a gateway/router. >> >> What can I do to solve this problem? >> > You need to diagnose why your fetch is bombing out. Start by checking > over your own equipment and try to eliminate that as a source of > problems. Make sure all your cabling is in good condition and that all > network plugs are correctly seated. Check for packet errors: > > # netstat -i > Well, maybe this does not cause the solution but: I change in /etc/portsnap.conf the server from: SERVERNAME=portsnap.FreeBSD.org to a portsnap mirror: SERVERNAME=portsnap1.FreeBSD.org and after that I can fetch ports. -- Best Regards, Paul
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