How to limit the download speed of APT? [duplicate]
Solution 1:
A trick I picked up when adjusting someone else's computer:
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For temporary limits, add the
-oflag to yourapt-getcommand:sudo apt-get -o Acquire::http::Dl-Limit=25 install <package> -
For permanent throttling, create the file
/etc/apt/apt.conf.d/75lowerspeedand save the following in it:Acquire { Queue-mode "access"; http { Dl-Limit "25"; }; };
Both methods limits apt-get to 25 kBps (kilobytes per second).
- You can also use a traffic shaping program, such as wondershaper
or trickle .