Empty space will compress to a couple of bytes. The fact that that the compressed file is nearly the same size in the beta and release versions speaks to this theory. My guess is that either they created the compressed file from an expanded image in error, or in an attempt to be helpful and eliminating the step, they inadvertently overlooked how Windows allocates reserved and user space on media. It was two clicks because you had to click a button to reach the actual trigger. The good folks who created the Pi port were kind enough to provide a two click solution for the need to expand the disk that was a manual operation in the prior release. Going with the 16.04 beta 2 as a reference, there’s this to consider: That image was just over 4.5 Gb expanded, out of a 1.07ish compressed file. To summarize: The download file is 1.07 Gb compressed, and over 7.5 Gb expanded, while Windows allows you 7.44 Gb of space on an 8 Gb card. As has been pointed out, there’s n allocation issue here.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |