Controlling Software Update service - /Library/Software Update too large

We have multiple locations each with their own server that also runs Software Update repositories. One happens to be quite larger than the others, filling up the HD (200GB vs 100GB). Is there a way to trim them down automatically or do I need to manually stop serving up updates?
Thanks!

The Software Update service has been mostly rendered obsolete by the Caching service, which is much more efficient.

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Thanks folks. The first call was to my ISP who will not accommodate me and as I said I only have one choice of ISP for high speed Internet service or I would have changed a long time ago. (I live in the way out wilds of NM where there is no cable and dial up is below being serious). Apple employees may not understand that some of us live in areas where we don't have much in the way of Internet service. I hope my and others feedback will draw attention to that.
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The comment about mentioning future updates wasn't very helpful. I'm not speculating on them but only pointing out that until I find a workable, safe solution this will continue to be a problem. I mention that because Apple Tech support's first preference is for me to haul my two 24" iMacs to the local Apple store (again 160 mile round trip) each time there is an update larger than my ISP allows.

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Hi,
When I first loaded my images into iPhoto I thought what I wanted was to preserve the original file structure i.e. I keep all my images in a 'Digital Photos' folder, then broken down by year and date. So when I imported the library to iPhoto I unchecked +Copy Files To iPhoto Library.+
My iPhoto library seems just as large as my Digital Photos folder. I think now rather than have a separate folder, I'd rather just store the photos in iPhoto and half the disk space. So my two questions are:
1) If I have a 'referenced library' of aliases which appears to be the case, why is the iPhoto library package so large regardless?
2) If it were easier to use a managed library (no need for separate photos folder) how could I move all of my photos into iPhoto easily without having to erase my whole library, loosing my events and tags?
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So when I imported the library to iPhoto I unchecked Copy Files To iPhoto Library.
As you probably know from reading this forum this is not a recommended way to use iPhoto - there are many drawbacks and over time it will create problems for you
1) If I have a 'referenced library' of aliases which appears to be the case, why is the iPhoto library package so large regardless?
the iPhoto library contains an original of the photo (in you case this is just an alias since you are not copying items to the iPhoto library) in the originals folder, a thumbnail (very small) of the photo in the data folder, a copy of the latest modified photo in the modified folder if any edits or modifications have been made to the photo plus a database structure description file (library6.iPhoto) and some other support files - usually small
SInce your iPhoto library is large I assume that you have edited, rotated, cropped or otherwise modified many of your photos.
2) If it were easier to use a managed library (no need for separate photos folder) how could I move all of my photos into iPhoto easily without having to erase my whole library, loosing my events and tags?
This is the recommended method of operation
TO go from a referenced library which you now have to to a managed library many people have been successful using Alias herder -http://www.rorohiko.com/aliasherder.html
Back up your iPhoto library in case of problems and run alias herder against the library - is will pull the oritinal photos into the library originals folder replacing the aliases and you will be fine if everything goes smoothly
And keep on backing up - it is important for any computer data
And strongly consider getting Old Toad's automator script and regularly backing up the database file, library6.iPhoto in addition to your regular full library backups
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I agree with tst, your PP VI runs at unlimited speed for no good reason. You should pace it with a small delay so it will release the control to other processes after each iteration.
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I have an Aperture Library with about 30K photos in it. The file size is 115GB. I have read this forum and done some of the tips and only saved about 10gb (was 125gb). Is there any way that I can get this down to a manageable size? There HAS to be a way to tell it to take all the photos and delete all the versions EXCEPT the final one for each file...

There HAS to be a way to tell it to take all the photos and delete all the versions EXCEPT the final one for each file...
Versions do not need much space. Aperture stores the original master image file - raw or jpeg, just like you imported it, and then it will store the sequence of adjustments done to the image to create the version. This way the versions will only need a few bytes. You could save a bit by deleting the previews of your images, but then you will no longer be able to use your Aperture images in the Media Browser, and some operations may be slower.
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Old issue re-emerges: "iPod Software is too old" - but update not available

I found this issue discussed in October 2005, but the suggested fix then doesn't seem to work now.
Today, for the first time, I got an error when syncing my iPod, stating that some music could not be synced because my iPod software is too old. Of course, when I click the update button, it says I have the most recent version. If I try syncing again, I get the same error.
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Updated now library too large

I just updated to the newest iphone os last night and now the library (photos, music, contacts, apps etc.) is 2.8gigs too large! How did that happen and how can I undo whatever happened? The phone can't complete the sync now, it locks up itunes. Is restore the only option?

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As mentoined, when I do that the update is not available. I have reset the ipod multiple times, restored it, reformatted the disk etc. With the ipod blank, I discovered it does NOT give this error when I connect it to an older imac g3 (go figure) and that it correctly shows the ipod system information and allows me to update it or restore it from itunes (7.0.2). If I then plug the ipod into the G4 it gives the same error message.
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Double-click your hard disk.
Double-click the Applications folder.
Double-click the iTunes icon.
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I've updated to 7.0.2 and finally decided to brave the waters and sync my iPod--I've been too chicken to sync it at all since 7.0 came out and all of the issues began appearing.
Of course, when I plugged in the iPod, it asked if I wanted to update & install or "download only". I chose to download only so that I could install it later (hoping maybe another firmware would come out before I do). My iPod was still able to sync--which I wasn't sure it would. However, after it finished I received the following message:
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I checked my item counts between iTunes and the iPod--there were 35 "music" items that didn't sync and 110 podcasts that didn't sync. This is out of the 500 or so items that the progress window said it was trying to sync from the beginning.
It would sort of make sense if it refused to sync ANYTHING that I had added since before 7.0. But why would it sync some, but not others? None of it is "purchased" from the iTunes Store. It's all either imported CD's, downloaded podcasts, or simply "updated" old items (those whose play count or last played date had changed--or possibly new album art).
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The error 48 comes up when syncing. I think I have a fair idea now that there is a problem when attempting to sync contacts or anything else. Initially when setting up the iPod from scratch the iTunes capacity window for the iPod shows audio, other and free space. The other I believe is the essential system software plus the calenders, contacts and notes folders. On set up all files transfer. Every single time when I have clicked on the pane to allow contacts syncing problems begin. The other capacity disappears leaving audio and free space. Syncing is attempted by iTunes but it gives up and the error message 48 appears unable to update.
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