ReInstalling Ubuntu but dont want to download All updates and changes Again

[omer53]

Hi every one !

I got a question.
When i install ubuntu 9.04 and start it for the first time it download few updates from internet. My internet is quite slow. And because of technical mistakes i want to reinstall ubuntu on my laptop again (as i am new to ubuntu) :).
The problem is that i have already downloaded the updated and few other applications. which are important to make every thing work perfectly on my laptop e.g) Network manager for VPN ... which require dependencies.....
SOoo i want to reinstall Ubuntu but dont want the extra things to download.
What you guys recomend me to do ...
I dont want to download 100+ Updates and other applications

I was trying to search a backup application for that and found "Aptoncd" do you think it will work for me.....

or any clever ideas...:confused:

[csabo2]

if you have not cleaned up with janitor or apt-get clean, you might be able to do that.

[nikhilk]

if you have not cleaned up with janitor or apt-get clean, you might be able to do that.

I will elaborate. The packages that are downloaded during installation are save under "/var/cache/apt/archives".

You can create a local repository from these .deb files. See my post here (http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=7685342&postcount=4) for links to references for creating a local repository.

[omer53]

Yahhh i have'nt done that ...
....

But can you tell me, do you know any application which can make an installation CD or DVD of the ubuntu i have right now and when i install it .. it installs exactlly the same NO need to download any thing ....

Actually i want to change the partitions .. soo that i can completely remove windows .. and save a hellova space :-D

[nikhilk]

But can you tell me, do you know any application which can make an installation CD or DVD of the ubuntu i have right now and when i install it .. it installs exactlly the same NO need to download any thing ....

Take a look at this (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InstallCDCustomization) for creating a custom install CD containing packages of your choice.

[omer53]

@ nikhilk (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=153302)

Awesome

Thanks .. you are a life saver

[nikhilk]

@ nikhilk (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=153302)

Awesome

Thanks .. you are a life saver

You are most welcome :)

[Cheesemill]

Also check out remastersys (http://www.geekconnection.org/remastersys/remastersystool.html).

[omer53]

I am already in love with Ubuntu .... Soo many customizable options anddd ....... free ... :D

Thanx Cheesemill