Software installation question

[lonekingc4]

Hi. I am using Ubuntu 11.10

When I install a software from the software center, it downloads the software and then installs. But when I remove the software completely (using synaptic or software center), the software is removed. But when I try to install it again, it doesn't download but installs instantly as if the files weren't deleted. I was wondering how does it happen?

Cheers.

[WthIteh]

Hi. I am using Ubuntu 11.10

When I install a software from the software center, it downloads the software and then installs. But when I remove the software completely (using synaptic or software center), the software is removed. But when I try to install it again, it doesn't download but installs instantly as if the files weren't deleted. I was wondering how does it happen?

Cheers.
It caches downloaded .deb files in /var/cache/apt/archives/ folder.
That cache can be cleared using "sudo apt-get clean".

[lonekingc4]

It caches downloaded .deb files in /var/cache/apt/archives/ folder.
That cache can be cleared using "sudo apt-get clean".

Ah I see. Thanks :D