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Is there a way to install a package on debian without internet access? (beehaw.org)

submitted 2 years ago by flag@beehaw.org to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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How do I get the package to the computer and how to install with apt?

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[–] Echedenyan@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

In some places, such as Cuba, people make their own Debian mirrors.

General guide is in https://www.debian.org/mirror/ftpmirror and there are more instructions in the general script used.

Then you can point your /etc/apt/sources.list to it.

Another option, suggested in other comments, is downloading *.deb files manually for each package and dependency and performing an installation with dpkg -i package.deb.

In a more specific approach, you have https://wiki.debian.org/DebianRepository/Setup.

Do you remember when you install a new Debian system and you can get packages from the CD ROM or USB stick? Debian can point to a repository in physical media, including a directory.

Generally, you can sync a hard drive with it outside with one of the tools available for this in this last wiki page, attach it to your puter when you arrive at home and party.