apt-cacher in main

[Fabian Rodriguez]

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Kevin Fries wrote:
> I am not sure it needs to be moved. But, what would be totally cool
> is if the installer scanned the local network on install and
> configured apt-cacher in sources.list instead of the normal repos
> by default when if finds a server.  That would be a terrific
> usability upgrade.
I believe this blueprint addresses that:
https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/apt-service-discovery
>
> But, since only one server needs it, is there an advantage to
> moving it from Universe?  It not like its in Multiverse which is
> turned off by default.  If I remember correctly, isn't Universe
> turned on by default on initial install?

Moving this to main would also open the door to possible inclusion in
the LiveCD or Server install CD. Actually, DVD images will make better
use of this.

In low bandwidth environments the "server" may be another neighboring
laptop or desktop. Even if universe is on by default, this single
package would mean much faster mass installs when you have a DVD
image, for example.

Cheers,

Fabian
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