Yosemite install with slow internet

I have very slow internet at home, where my desktop iMac resides. Downloading a 5Gb file is impossible for ISP timeout reasons. For the Mavericks update I downloaded it on my MacBook using a friend's fast internet, saved the install file then transferred this to my iMac. The install worked fine.
For the Yosemite install can anyone tell me where the install file is downloaded to so I can repeat the above process?
Many thanks

I found the answer I needed on
http://osxdaily.com/2014/10/16/make-os-x-yosemite-boot-install-drive/
Also check out their earlier article on the actual downloading process, especially the tip on how to see the download progress bar in "purchases"

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