http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?t=7138&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= The problem goes something like this: Pacman assumes that all files are available in a given repo. This means that if you split up dependencies across multiple cds, pacman will assume they're all available in one directory. My thought is to write a small (or smallish) program that pacman will use as an XferCommand that will let you get around the multiple cd problem. Anyone up for the challenge? Jason -- If you understand, things are just as they are. If you do not understand, things are just as they are. My old gpg key expired, the new one is available from keyservers. I was stupid enough not to realize this before it was too late, so I am not able to sign my new key with my old key. If this assurance isn't enough, please contact me.