Ubuntu Tips (beta)

Often, one needs to install Ubuntu from behind a corporate firewall. While this seems like it should just work, the installer will get stuck while trying to access the package repositories and check for security updates. At this point in the process, the installer is attempting to contact an http address, which will be inaccessible unless a proxy server has been set up. This tip describes how to teach the Ubuntu installer about any proxies that may be protecting your network environment.