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On 2024-12-04 01:46, Mark via Cygwin wrote:
> We have a Proxy/AV/Firewall which blocks internet downloads to max 3MB size,
> then they truncate the file.
> So, for example, downloading VIM-COMMON package, which sizes about 6MB, the
> xz is truncated to 3MB and the installation fails, obviously.
> Is there, actually, a method to bypass this issue?
> Will there be some tricks, in next package distribuition, to bypass this
> issue/limitation?
> I know it's a difficult things!!!
> The only way is to download the package(s) from another client/server and
> copy files in the Cygwin installation path.

If the last statement is true, the block is limited to certain systems.

If you have a business case for this, just ask your network security group to 
allow this site, or have your manager do so if it is impeding your work, 
otherwise you may have to download from home.

-- 
Take care. Thanks, Brian Inglis              Calgary, Alberta, Canada

La perfection est atteinte                   Perfection is achieved
non pas lorsqu'il n'y a plus rien à ajouter  not when there is no more to add
mais lorsqu'il n'y a plus rien à retirer     but when there is no more to cut
                                 -- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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