Adam Di Carlo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> I would argue this is not a bug in apt.  You should not rely on apt's package 
> cache; it is for internal use only.  If you need a cache, you should using 
> a caching http (or ftp) proxy, such as squid.  Squid can be configured to
> cache .deb files properly.

That does little to help people make a snapshot of their packages on a CD,
for example. apt should be able to be configured to move downloaded packages
into a local archive.

        Martin.

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