file size being downloaded or transferred, it is the Packages.gz file size, not the Packages.bz2 file size, which is significantly different.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
At least you are honest, but then why are you attempting to 'answer' him...
As for why apt doesn't use Packages.bz2 by default, I think it is because bunzip2 is too resource-intensive for low-spec machines.
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