Any way to skip the huge apt-cache-update everytime a repository is added?

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I keep adding atleast one repository per day.! I like new stuff and to personalise my Ubuntu.

But now evertime I add a repository,the apt cache needs to be updated and its almost a 10-15min update everyday.! Moreover its a lot data consuming.

Is there any way or workaround so that the repository is updated in the apt-cache without updating other stuff?

Also,sometimes i do not wish to install some updates at the given point of time due to my bandwidth limitations.But then if i have to add a repository,the updates are all installed in the sudo apt-get update command..

Would like any help.

The bandwidth limit is actually a major issue for me.!

Thanx :)

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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If you don't want to get update from all the repositories at a time, uncheck them in software sources, and check them again when you really want to update from them.

https://askubuntu.com/a/27373/27559

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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answered May 31 '12 at 14:07

Samik

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Any way to skip the huge apt-cache-update everytime a repository is added?

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