200

submitted 2 years ago by Lemongrab@lemmy.one to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

43 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Are y'all actually torrenting Linux ISOs. Cus I recommend. Its way faster and fun to have a collection of like 30 distros and try and new branch of the larger Linux tree. I just assume its a joke but I only started torrenting Linux ISO because of seeing it replied so much lol.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] narc0tic_bird@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

It downloads the packages you need during installation, instead of using the contents of the ISO as a kind of "offline repository". Depending on the distro and installer, it often downloads more up-to-date packages compared to a full ISO, so you don't have to update the system instantly after installation.

this post was submitted on 10 Mar 2024

200 points (92.7% liked)

Piracy: ꜱᴀɪʟ ᴛʜᴇ ʜɪɢʜ ꜱᴇᴀꜱ

69365 readers

240 users here now

⚓ Dedicated to the discussion of digital piracy, including ethical problems and legal advancements.

Rules • Full Version

1. Posts must be related to the discussion of digital piracy

2. Don't request invites, trade, sell, or self-promote

3. Don't request or link to specific pirated titles, including DMs

4. Don't submit low-quality posts, be entitled, or harass others

Loot, Pillage, & Plunder

We heartily recommend visiting the free port of freemediaheckyeah (aka FMHY) while you sail the high seas, for all the freshest links the ocean has to offer.