Backup software to cd

[calsonic]

Im using 9.10 karmic and i have managed to download and install many software packages,i was wondering if there is a way to backup all the software that i have installed so that i can install them again in case i install a fresh copy of 9.10 .or even install the software on a friends pc.? please help

[engdarkman89]

Hi,
I suggest that you use application named " APTonCD ".
You can find it in " Ubuntu Software Center ".

Good Luck.

[joshedmonds]

All downloaded packages can be found in /var/cache/apt/packages, however APTonCD is a good solution for simply backing up your own package choices.

[calsonic]

thanx ill try it.