Description of problem: Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Unsure -- one attempt was enough for me Steps to Reproduce: 1. Add the Fedora extras repo as a source 2. Get really slow download speeds (5k/s, when I normally get 1,300k/s here at school) 3. Wait. And wait. Unable to cancel. When switching from vt2 back to X11, the installer doesn't even repaint until the package finishes downloading. Actual results: Excruciatingly long install Expected results: Better automatic selection of mirrors -- my connection is MUCH faster than the speeds I was getting Or an Extras DVD Or just the ability to cancel the download and restart the package selection process without the remote repository. Additional info:
Jeremy - Can we make use of the fastest-mirror plugin here?
Not really; but we probably should point at the mirrorlist url instead of just download.fedora
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In Fedora 9, we use the mirrorlists by default which, coupled with MirrorManager, should help make things reasonable