I am trying to download the most recent version of Qubes OS but I keep running into problems and could really use some help.
When I start the download it estimates 2 to 3 hours begins downloading normally for a short time and then suddenly fails. I have tried this multiple times and it fails every time.
So far I have retried the download several times and the same issue happens each time. It starts downloads briefly and then fails.
I am not sure if this is a mirror issue a browser or network problem or something on my system.
If anyone has suggestions such as recommended mirrors alternative download methods like torrent or things I should check I would really appreciate it.
Thanks for the tips! I don’t know a whole lot about torrenting, honestly. I used to torrent a bit a long time ago, but I’m still pretty new when it comes to Qubes and some of this lower level tech stuff. YouTube has basically been my best friend while I’m learning
I get that torrents can resume downloads and handle mirrors better, but if you don’t mind, could you briefly explain why torrenting is usually preferred for ISOs like this? And yeah, definitely planning to verify the image
Torrent is a good consideration for sharing large files in general. It is very efficient, fast, and well-behaved.
As torrent peers download, more and more of them start seeding, thus increasing both availability and maximum bandwidth of the swarm.
It is better for your situation because it seems like either file server or something between you and the server is struggling. With torrent you can download from a bunch of seeders at the same time, which makes problems like this unlikely (or at least suggests that the problem is on your side or close to you).
