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downloading Linux
Name: RushiKumar J. Bhatt Date: December 10, 2002 at 14:38:39 Pacific OS: win98 CPU/Ram: 564
Comment:
hi everyone! I just tried to download the Linux iso from rutger.edu's ftp. when I went to their server the file size of cd-1 iso was ~711 MB (around 711 MB) and then after starting the downloading process I left the computer with internet connection on. I came back after 2hrs. The download was then complete. (Because I downloaded at T1 Connection).
Now, the problem is, the file size it shows right now is ~694 and I am pretty much sure that when I started downloading this iso, it was more than that...
So, is something wrong with the Netscape (should the file size be this much reduced?) or is it normal - and it (ISO) will work normally?
Name: Trip Date: December 10, 2002 at 17:24:49 Pacific
Reply:
Its the difference between bytes and kilobytes. One kilobyte has 1024 bytes. View the file properties to see the actual size.
711 / 1.024 = 694
The file is fine.
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Response Number 2
Name: tru Date: December 11, 2002 at 06:53:55 Pacific
Reply:
Nonetheless, you should always verify the md5 sum. They should have the checksums on the ftp server from which you downloaded. Here is a Windows md5 summer:
Summary: Anyone know a good site where I could download linux? I just can't stand Windows anymore. =( Any and all info would be appreciated (do i burn onto a CD, or run setup?) You know, stuff like that. =P Th...
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