File sizes change when copied in Mountian Lion
I transfer video media from SD and Express Cards directly onto raid drives for a safe backup. I click "Get Info" to verify the exact size of folders in bytes. If the number of bytes (often in the trillions) is identical, I can be confident that the files are identical. HOWEVER, NOT IN MOUNTAIN LION. For some reason this new operating system now includes its own added-on files in its calculations of file size. Can someone tell me how to turn this off?
I am also concerned about the integrity of the original files. These are my "camera originals". I do not want them altered in any way!
I contacted Applecare. The supervisor I spoke with there was unable to assist me with this.
Thanks for any insight.
MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion, bytes added to copied folders