Has anyone else noticed?

[jayze]

Ubuntu downloads from Windows based PCs can be slightly larger than those downloaded using an Ubuntu system....anyone care to comment?

[corney91]

Huh? Are you sure you're downloading the same file?

[gnupipe]

Could you be more specific? (Because I don't get it)

[Giant Speck]

I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

[dmizer]

If the file size is different, you should run a checksum on it. They should be the same exact size.

How to checksum in Windows: http://www.brunolinux.com/01-First_Things_To_Know/Checksum_in_Windows.html

[spupy]

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[the yawner]

There are possibly two explanations:

- Windows adds a couple more bytes here and there while you download it.
- The 1MB interpretation is different on Windows and Ubuntu.

[descendent87]

Are you on lucid? Could be to do with this http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1429062

[Psumi]

Are you on lucid? Could be to do with this http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1429062

Uh, the thread opener states that the BIGGER ISO is on Windows, and that the SMALLER ISO is on ubuntu.

Your link says that the BIGGER ISO is on ubuntu.

[descendent87]

Sorry didn't check the link just knew it was something to do with file sizes being shown differently

[Tibuda]

I think it has something to do with how much bytes is in 1 KB: 1000 x 1024. Not sure.

[rottentree]

They put in bloat for windows users in order to ease the transition for them \\:D/

Now seriously I haven't noticed it going to check it out now!

Eh both seems to be 690MB

[ratcheer]

the yawner's first explanation is correct concerning text files. Each line of a text file ends with a newline char in UNIX-type systems or a carriage return character and a newline character in Windows. Therefore, a 10-line text file would be 10 characters larger on Windows than on Linux.

Binary files that are downloaded in binary format should be identical on both platforms.

Tim

[whiskeylover]

Most probably its because of the way an MB or GB is represented in Windows and Ubuntu. Check the size in bytes. It should be identical.

Windows - File/Properties/General tab - shows size in bytes.
Ubuntu - ls -l - shows size in bytes.

[mickie.kext]

- The 1MB interpretation is different on Windows and Ubuntu.

That's the thing.

It is old 1000 vs 1024 issue.

[Simian Man]

It could also be the fact that files on Windows are always stored in 4K blocks on the hard drive. Perhaps he is looking at the size on disk vs. the actual size.

[jayze]

Big Hi and TY to you all......so how many ice creams have I gotta buy this time?....But this still doesnt explain why if I formatt with a download from Windows I have a windows network that wont go away...but if I use an Ubuntu download I can jigger and poke til I get rid of Windows...anyway...I'm done worrying about it....think I might even have an ice cream myself....what flavours guys?;)

[standingwave]

If the file size is different, you should run a checksum on it. They should be the same exact size.I always run md5sum, especially considering that I usually down the iso from bit torrent as it's much faster than using the official servers.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowToMD5SUM

[RabbitWho]

There are possibly two explanations:

- Windows adds a couple more bytes here and there while you download it.


Bytes of what? where is it getting them? surely they must be errors then?

[the yawner]

Sorry. I was just making it up. D:

[jayze]

:frown:Righto...well I guess we need a new thread then> Can "I Was Just Making it Up" be classified as anti-social behaviour on Ubuntu Forums