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bsdconfig, bsdinstall: Refresh mirrors list

The FreeBSD Project manages official mirrors; all others are called
Community mirrors.

The mirrors list is in sync with the Handbook / Mirrors section [1].

1 - https://docs.freebsd.org/en/books/handbook/mirrors/

PR:          268825

It's a significant refresh; this is the first draft for your appreciation; any
ideas are welcome.

bsdinstall.png
bsdconfig.png

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dbaio requested review of this revision.Jan 10 2023, 1:11 AM

Thanks for working on this!

I like the idea of this change (and I agree we need to change something) but I think we can make it a little easier to understand.

Instead of "Main Site", I suggest "Nearest project managed mirror (GeoDNS)".

I'm not keen on having the list of ftp0.$site.freebsd.org visible. They are always subject to change. (E.g. pkt / fra recently).

(I have never liked the word "official". I prefer "main site" or "project managed" or something.)

  • simplify project managed mirrors

I agree, @philip, it's easier to understand, and this way, we will allow GeoDNS to do its work.

See now:
bsdinstall.png
bsdconfig.png

Thanks for reviewing.

  • Add IPv6 text consistency

This looks good! Thank you!

This revision is now accepted and ready to land.Jan 16 2023, 1:14 AM
  • Improve message about the Main Site option
This revision now requires review to proceed.Jan 16 2023, 12:41 PM
This revision was not accepted when it landed; it landed in state Needs Review.Jan 16 2023, 4:51 PM
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