[Ilugc] how to stop automatic updates

  • From: mehul.n.ved@xxxxxxxxx (Mehul Ved)
  • Date: Tue Dec 7 16:39:05 2010

On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 10:23 AM, balaji sivanath <starbala2008@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

how to check correct bandwidth usage and how to stop automatic
updates,no application should connect internet without my permission,
what to do for that?

Steps to stop automatic updates
1. Go to System->Administration->Synaptic
2. Open Settings->Repositories
3. Go to updates tab
4. Deselect "check for updates" under Automatic updates.

You could try Gkrellm for bandwidth monitoring. If you're fine with
CLI, see 
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/bandwidth-monitoring-tools-for-ubuntu-users.html
-- 
With Regards,
Mehul Ved

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