Install programs on PC with no internet access?

[cobaltwarrior19]

Is there a way to download programs using Synaptic, put these programs on a CD/USB, and install them on a computer that does not have access to the internet?

I ask because we have a wireless network that I can connect to on my laptop, yet not on my desktop.

[vinterkind]

Yep.

you could use synaptic.
just deactivate the internet repositories and activate the local dvd or cd sources.

if you're in the software center you can configure your sources

[westie457]

Yes go to here (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InstallingSoftware) for general guidelines and go here (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Synaptic/PackageDownloadScript) for more detail.

Read and understand the first one before trying the second.

Good luck.

[~!geek!~]

Is there a way to download programs using Synaptic, put these programs on a CD/USB, and install them on a computer that does not have access to the internet?

I ask because we have a wireless network that I can connect to on my laptop, yet not on my desktop.

I hope your problem has already been solved.. If not, you may visit the blog: http://xperiencegnulinux.blogspot.com/2011/07/manage-ubuntu-without-active-internet.html

[cobaltwarrior19]

Thanks, those articles are incredibly helpful. :) I'll finally be able to get some programs installed on my desktop.