Frequently Asked Question

How to use NIT Calicut Ubuntu Mirror
Last Updated 11 months ago

To start using the new internal Ubuntu Mirror Server, simply update your package manager configuration. Below are the details you'll need:

Mirror URL: http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/

Mirror Type: HTTP

To start benefiting from our new Ubuntu Mirror Server, simply update your Ubuntu system's package sources by modifying the '/etc/apt/sources.list' file. Replace the existing repository URLs with the following:

deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ main restricted

deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ -updates main restricted

deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ universe

deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ -updates universe

deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ multiverse

deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ -updates multiverse

deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ -security main restricted

deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ -security universe

deb http://mirror.nitc.ac.in/ubuntu/ -security multiverse

Replace with the Ubuntu version you are using.

Eg:

For Ubuntu 22.04, use the jammy

For Ubuntu 20.04, use the focal

If users encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, they can raise a ticket on https://ticket.nitc.ac.in/ .

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