On Apr 8, 2009, at 7:10 PM, Scott Silva wrote: >> > The first sync could be iso's with a strategic part cut off. A later > rsync > could fill this in fairly quickly. Release rpms next for sync. After > mirrors > are near on line create or at least restore metadata files to sync. > If torrent > files are released, make sure they are created against the full > ISO's before > chopping off a chunk. That way they will sit at near completion > until the > ISO's are actually complete. Peers will have most of the ISO, but it > will be > unusable until finished, and they can just wait also. > Spreading deliberately damaged iso's won't stop the torrents and is a wonderful way to earn a bad reputation. Otherwise would work just fine, strategically damaged distribution media was even considered @redhat.com before someone realized the flaw. > I actually waited until I saw the release announcement before I > started a > torrent download, and have only yum updated a test server. I am not > in a real > big hurry, as I already have plenty to do. > > "The floggings will continue until morale improves" ;-P > I'm in favor of the torquemada! Nothing like a dim dark place to reflect upon insanity. 73 de Jeff