za.archive.ubuntu is down

[mdhw]

Wasn't able to update packages and cannot ping za.archive.ubuntu. Tried on several "is it down?" type websites and they all report the same thing.

I managed to get around it by selecting the main Ubuntu package server in sources, but it's curious nonetheless.

 

[ginggs]

It's za.archive.ubuntu.com and it is working for me now.

I find mirror.wiru.co.za is quite reliable and up to date.