[H-GEN] Setup for apt-get

[Sarah Hollings]

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#man sources.list
#vi /etc/apt/sources.list

Paul Clarke wrote:
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> Hi all,
> 
> Newbie question # ? (lost count)
> 
> When doing an apt-get install on a debian box it is trying to connect to
> my proxy at work (which behind a firewall), I was at work when I
> installed the box. I remember a command to reconfigure the setup and I
> think I even wrote it down an a scrap of paper :(
> 
> What is the command I need to run to setup the machine so I can run the
> apt-get tool.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Paul.
> 
> Site Dynamics - Paul Clarke
> paul at qfm.org.au
> 0414 367 747
> 
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