Find the quickest repository

Ubuntu offers a huge variety of repository servers. There are servers in many countries and many of these countries have more than one server. But, which one is the fastest?

There is an option which tests which server is the fastest to respond to our connection.

Procedure:

  • Go to Synaptic Package Manager (System-> Administration-> Synaptic Package Manager);
  • Settings->Repositories;
  • In the tab "Software Ubuntu" there’s an option which says "Download from". Click on it and then on "Other…";
  • A new window is displayed and you’ve just to click on the button "Select Best Server"