In slackware 8.0 your given the option during setup in fdisk to selection the inode size with
4k default
3k
2k
1k


What are somethings you should consider before using lets say using 1k block size and where can I find detailed information on how ext2 and other file sytems work?

There's some pretty good info in the /usr/src/linux/Documentation/filesystems (or whatever) directory when you install the kernel sources.

As far as I'm aware, the 1k size is only useful if you are gonna have loads of really small files. Since most home computers will have files of varying sizes, 4k is a good one to use.

Neo, if you'd like to expand...

the way i look at it is this way.. if you have large drive, then just go with the 4k inode block.. for smaller drives.. maybe with 500 megs or up to a 1GB, use a smaller inode size..

look at this thread http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...threadid=15997 neo7777 kind of goes over how the inodes work and would explain how they work in linux..


-trickykid

I'm looking for further detail on inodes for ext2 and ext3. I understand partially the concept of inodes. I'm looking more for details on the insides of a filing system.What seperates or identifies inodes Are they labeled? How are they organized? How are other file systems put together?
Does a 1k inode fragment more with large files than with small files? Does is performance hurt if a 1k inode is used?

Basically I want to find references that expand on neo7777 basic explanation of ext2 and ext3. Plus include other filing systems like Reiser or other journal file systems maybe even Raw and others


Thanks


Actually tymox post may provide some references but if anyone knows of others let me know

Have a read through this page , at the end of the article you'll also find some references to banchmarks and further explanations.
Regards,
Neo

GREAT thanks neo

No problem, I found a reference to a book , it's called "Linux File Systems" 50 bucks, I bet it has a clear view on the issue.