My database size is over 900mb so I sort of expect it to take a long while.
I was thinking of copying the file to my pc and optimizing it there. What packages would I need installed, and what command should I use?

I do notice a speed improvement in 2.3 over 2.2, however 2.3 does seem to crash more and harder.

Also, would it be possible to Auto-download only in some repositories and not others? Maybe put the Auto-download option on the "Manage Repositories" dialog as well, if it won't clutter it too much.

Thank you, gnuite for all the time and effort that you put into this great program, and for helping it's users!