PCLinuxOnline has posted a small guide about installing Ximian Desktop from local media
In order to install Ximian Desktop 2 using local media, you need to download all the packages which will be installed, as well as a number of control files used to tell the installer what to do. Most of the files you need can be found on a local mirror. You should look up a local mirror to you at: http://support.ximian.com/q?154Read more
