I am a linux newbie as well, but a mirror is just another server to host a download of a file. When you click on either main or bases server you will be given a list to pick from, if your download are slow you can select a faster more local one but there is no harm in keeping it default from what i can see.
What is a Linux mirror?
As you find it out yourself, a mirror is another server which mirrors/clones everything from the main server.
Are Linux Mint mirrors safe?
yes, mirrors are safe. apt packages are signed with gpg, which protects you when using other mirrors, even if it downloads over http.
Which download mirror for Linux Mint?
Repository mirrors
| Location | Mirror | deb/deb-src address |
|---|---|---|
| USA | US Internet | http://mirrors.usinternet.com/mint/packages/ |
| USA | XMission Internet | https://mirrors.xmission.com/linuxmint/ |
| Belarus | ByFly | https://ftp.mgts.by/pub/linuxmint/packages/ |
| Bulgaria | Celtis.net | http://mint.celtis.net/ |
What is mirror repo?
Repository mirroring is a way to mirror repositories from external sources. It can be used to mirror all branches, tags, and commits that you have in your repository. Your mirror at GitLab will be updated automatically. You can also manually trigger an update at most once every 5 minutes.
What package manager does Linux Mint use?
Linux Mint
| Linux Mint 20.1 “Ulyssa” (Cinnamon Edition) | |
|---|---|
| Package manager | dpkg & Flatpak |
| Platforms | x86-64, arm64 |
| Kernel type | Linux kernel |
| Userland | GNU |
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How do I change repository in Linux Mint?
There are 2 types of repository you can change in Linux Mint:
- Change the main (Linux Mint) repository: click the button > select one server from the list.
- Change the base* (Ubuntu) repository: click the button > select one server from the list.
- Press “Update the cache” button. It is the same with Reload.