I am currently trying to place packages in a directory with a 4GB limit. Once it hits its limit it will create a new directory.

The problem I am having is that I don't know how to check my previous directories for any extra space I may have to place additional packages. This is what I am trying to do: 

    pkgA => 2GB
    pkgB => 1.5GB
    pkgC => 1GB
    pkgD => .75GB
    pkgE => .5GB

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In my current algorithm, pkg A and pkg B are placed on Directory 1 equaling 3.5 GB. When I go to pkg C, it goes over the limit of 4GB and creates directory 2.

I am not sure how to get package D to compare directory 1 and directory 2. pkg D would go on directory 2, however pkg E would fit on directory one.

Can someone help?

In reply to Help with Space Efficency algorithim by jkhunt

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