about apt-get <program>

[hmhef]

hi

i want a way that i could save the files that apt-get gets so that i can use them in difernt ubuntu installation, and dont have to download again every time , also to keep track to what i downloaded and using , and what not

[oldos2er]

Look in /var/cache/apt/archives

[wdaniels]

Try reading through this thread:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=819396

...for a few pointers and different ways. Hopefully something there will match your requirements.