500mb difference in Live app sizes

[siliconarc]

just wondering...

8.1.1 = 853mb
8.1.2b7 = 332.5mb

is non-essential stuff chopped from the beta versions, or has Live had a dramatic optimisation

[siliconarc]

ahh - its the 'default packages' that aren't included (519mb)

if i already have a backup of my library, is it safe to delete the 'default packages' folder?
getting a bit short on space on my hd...

[KrisM]

I've removed every Live Pack, preset, and sample that Ableton supplied in the Library.

[siliconarc]

the 'default content' folder is not in the library, it's embedded in the app itself (on mac at least).
i think they're there for when you use 'repair library'; it installs any missing packs from the installers inside the app.

anyway i deleted it and its not caused any problems. all good.

on mac: right-click Live icon > show package contents > contents > app resources > defaultpackages
there's 500mb of livepack installers to delete if you so wish.

[KrisM]

Ohhhh. Is that where Analog, Operator, etc are all hiding? I know I've seen a folder in there when dropping in new skins that housed the Ableton instruments, and since I only have Sampler I've been tempted to ditch the rest of them.