In some situations maven needs additional information for resolving artifacts. This info is stored in the metadata files in the repository. Since the filenames of these metadata files are different in local and remote repositories it does not work to misuse a local repository as a remote one.
It is mere luck, that sometimes the download works in spite of that. As Nick already suggested, consider to install a repository manager. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]