Re: pseudo-image rational

[Vagn Scott <vagn@ranok.com>]

Paul Smith wrote:
> 
> just curious about the rational behind the cd-image creation process. why is
> the pseudo-image step necessary? why not just rsync or ftp the .iso file
> from a mirror? since the rsync step fills in the blanks, so to speak, of the
> pseudo-image step anyway, it seems like two steps when really just one of
> them would work.

Most people get bits from the local hard disk a lot faster than
they get bits over the network.  The psuedo-image kit finishes in
minutes, instead of hours, on most "fast" connections.
 
> not cross in any way, just want a peek behind the curtain...
> 
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