Install packages without Internet

[ravi.xolve]

I have got 'absolutely' no Internet connection to my computer (i.e. I can't even do an apt-get update). But I can access the Internet from my local cyber cafe which run on all windows XP.

Is there a way i can download the packages list bring them back on a pen drive to my computer, update the apt-get. Then generate the list of packages required to be downloaded (thorugh apt-get --print-uris) and then download the required packages copy them to /var/cache/apt/archives and install then from there.:popcorn:

Please suggest your methods to do this. :confused:

[iaculallad]

This link by epimeteo could help you.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=572819

[Partyboi2]

try nonetdebs
http://nonetdebs.homeip.net/

[ptcbus]

You can upgrade using a CD. I used torrents to download the alternate setup cd image (used for upgrading) . I have listed the steps I followed here: http://ptcbus.blogspot.com/2008/04/upgrading-from-ubuntu-710-gutsy-gibbon.html