Ubuntu Software Centre problem

[R13...]

Me again... getting into ubuntu proving more problematic.
Since about 5 days ago everytime I try to install a program through the software centre, the download begins and about half way through fails and says, "check your Internet connection". The connection is fine because downloads via a browser complete fine and I checked the connection via the windows side (dual boot) and could for example update iTunes.

It's just the software centre that just stops halfway through.

Some help please

Ubuntu 11.10

 

[oldhat]

Which repository are you using? Local repo very problematic past few days...try changing to Main server.

 

[ocky]

The Server for S.A. is not working for me today. Failed to connect, timeout etc.
Damn, hope it will be up soon.

 

[hawker]

If I have issues with the software center I normally just use the terminal and sudo apt-get install <bla> and it seems to work fine.

Software center is a bit meh.

 

[R13...]

I am obviously a bit of a noob.
How to I use apt with files that aren't downloaded yet, I'd rather do that.

And changing the repository? How? The ubuntu forums are a bit too hectic to navigate right away. I want to install gimp to start off

 

[ocky]

I am obviously a bit of a noob.
How to I use apt with files that aren't downloaded yet, I'd rather do that.

And changing the repository? How? The ubuntu forums are a bit too hectic to navigate right away. I want to install gimp to start off

sudo apt-get install <package name>
sudo apt-get install -s <pkg-name> (simulated install) To see what gives. Will not actually install.

Wajig is nice - http://www.togaware.com/linux/survivor/Wajig_Overview.html

wajig install <pkg-name>

(Server from SA still down for me, if also for you you can switch to Main Server in Software Sources).

wajig should be in the repos.

 

[R13...]

Thanks ocky, so you don't have to tell it where to get the software or does it use the same source as the software centre in settings.
Ya, I changed the source to sun.ac.za and that's going good so far.

 

[Avenue]

download and install synaptic package manager- its also click and install like the software centre just not as pretty, and a lot more powerful.

 

[R13...]

Thanks guys