Re: stored packages on os x?

[James S Jones]

Yes, but the files in /Library/Receipts aren't really packages, they're 
receipts. They let the system keep a record of what updates, etc, have 
been installed. They're only a shell of the original package file. For 
example, the 10.3.4 combo update package is 79 MB, while the receipt 
for that package is only 2.2 MB.

There is one valid reason to remove prior receipts. If you want to 
reinstall software for which there is a receipt, you will need to first 
remove the package receipt file from /Library/Receipts folder.

On Jul 13, 2004, at 2:18 AM, jake wrote:
ah ha! luckily, i left them where they are...
i'm guessing this will grow with every subsequent upgrade?

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