how to change dir of /var/cache/apt/archives???

[nooor7772000]

hi guys...

can i change the dir of synaptic manger from normal dir /var/cache/apt/archives to another dir on my harddisk???

i want download software in another dir and also install it via synaptic manger from new dir.........how plz

[logic++]

Even though it seems to be very tricky, you could try creating a symbolic link of your desired folder pointing to /var/cache/apt/archives


sudo ln -s /your/desired/folder /var/cache/apt/archives

Before doing this you must delete the already existing /var/cache/apt/archives folder.

[snova]

i want download software in another dir and also install it via synaptic manger from new dir.........how plz

If you're trying to install .deb files, I believe you need only right-click on them, there is an item on the menu.

[nooor7772000]

Even though it seems to be very tricky, you could try creating a symbolic link of your desired folder pointing to /var/cache/apt/archives


sudo ln -s /your/desired/folder /var/cache/apt/archives

Before doing this you must delete the already existing /var/cache/apt/archives folder.

you are so sweaty and thanks for that):P

[nooor7772000]

If you're trying to install .deb files, I believe you need only right-click on them, there is an item on the menu.

thanks ;)so much and you are so sweaty too

[asmoore82]

and you could move the old to the new location first...

sudo mv /var/cache/apt /new/location/apt-cache
sudo ln -s /new/location/apt-cache /var/cache/apt

BTW - I would recommend relocating the whole "apt" folder and not just "archives"