Re: Trouble downloading install sets

On Sat, Jul 21, 2007 at 04:41:37PM -0700, Justin Lindberg wrote:
> I have not been able to download the install sets for OpenBSD for the
> last 2-3 years, no matter which mirror I try.  I use OpenBSD on a DSL
> line.
> 
> The Qwest tech assured me that there is no trouble on the DSL line, and
> in fact he downloaded one of the problem files from his Windows laptop
> no problem.
> 
> The downloads start normally, but they stop at about 75-90% and will
> not make it through.  Regetting the files or restarting the downloads
> where they stalled out does not work, unless I use wget with hundreds
> of retries.
> 
> Have you heard of this problem before?  I have tried everything to no
> avail.

I have a Qwest DSL connection (Phoenix metro area), and I haven't seen
that problem. From my location, ftp://ftp3.usa.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/
has worked best for me in terms of speed and a solid connection. ymmv.

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