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Old 08-23-2003, 05:36 PM   #1
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defrag???


Isn't there for linux an utility like the windows defrag for rebuild the data fragmentation on the disks???
 
Old 08-23-2003, 05:43 PM   #2
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ext3, ReiserFS and any other modern linux file system doesnt fragment.
 
Old 08-23-2003, 06:38 PM   #3
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Linux filesystems are designed in such a way that little fragmentation occurs - its usually not an issue.
 
Old 08-24-2003, 05:31 AM   #4
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hoho nice thanks
 
  


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