[CentOS] 5.5 ISO size vs RHEL

[Todd Denniston]

Anthony Caetano wrote, On 05/19/2010 10:46 AM:
> Hi
> 
> We use CentOS and RHEL, the 5.5 RHEL ISO for x86_64 is 3.7GB (**), the CentOS one 
> is 4602MB (***) split over two DVDs.  Is this reasonable and correct? 

would have been nice if the split would have been below 32 bit MS tool limits.

>  Any ideas 
> why would there be such a discrepancy if they are built from the same (or very 
> similar) source?
> 
> Regards
> Anthony Caetano
> 
> **  the md5sum checks out, and RHN lists the size as 3,532 MB
> 
> *** CentOS-5.5-x86_64-bin-DVD-1of2.iso + CentOS-5.5-x86_64-bin-DVD-2of2.iso 
> (according to ftp.heanet.ie:/pub/centos/5.5/isos/x86_64 )

perhaps the following will help in understanding.
https://www.centos.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=25548&viewmode=flat&order=ASC&start=29



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Todd Denniston
Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane)
Harnessing the Power of Technology for the Warfighter