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What is the format of the Ubuntu sources.list file?

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What is the format of the /etc/apt/sources.list file for Ubuntu?

As an example of the kind of information I am looking for, here is an explanation for Debian sources.list. However, the various sections, such as Distribution and Component, reference Debian releases; I am looking for Ubuntu specific information.

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answered 1 Year ago eballxeye · Accepted Answer

The format is exactly the same for Ubuntu.

You can get the Ubuntu distribution release names here. In sources.list use only the lowercased adjective part (precise, trusty, wily, etc.). Example:

deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty main restricted

The components can be main, restricted, universe and multiverse.

More info: What's the difference between multiverse, universe, restricted and main?