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06-17-2003, 04:00 PM
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Defrag the Hard drive in Linux
Does Linux (Or KDE/Gnome etc.) have a hard drive defrag tool and if so what is it called? If not where can I down load one from? Or as an alternative does Lunix have a version of something like Symantec's Norton Systems works?
Thanks in advance
Steve
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06-17-2003, 04:01 PM
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thats one of the benefits of linux, you don't need to do that ;-)
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06-17-2003, 04:05 PM
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Why. As you move, delete and write file they must end up spead about. If you have a 3mb space and are writing a 5mb file would Linux not write 3mb in the space and then the other 2mb elsewhere? Or been a newbie am I wrong?
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06-17-2003, 04:08 PM
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just get rid of your windows frame of mind, and let this comment sink in:
you don't have to defrag in linux
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06-17-2003, 04:10 PM
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here actually, i think this says it best..i just found this on a FAQ site:
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3.10 Q: How do I defrag my harddrive? A: Why the heck do you want to defrag your drive? You are using Linux now, and not some Micro$oft-crap. 
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06-17-2003, 04:12 PM
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I know, I know, But i'm an imformation sponge and need to know the technical reason why. Does the filing system work differently and if so how does it work so fragmentation doesn't happen???
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06-17-2003, 04:14 PM
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Research the filesystem you're using then. Probably ext3 or ReiserFS. I think it's got something to do with inodes.
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06-17-2003, 04:15 PM
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Originally posted by DrOzz
here actually, i think this says it best..i just found this on a FAQ site:
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LOL!!! YES BUT WHY??? |
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06-17-2003, 04:17 PM
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this is the best technical explanation i can find for you, why i went and found it i dont know, just remember google is your friend...use it to soak that sponge.
filesystems in linux |
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06-17-2003, 04:17 PM
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Cool information!
I'm using ext3... inodes what the hell are they
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06-17-2003, 04:19 PM
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06-17-2003, 04:19 PM
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06-17-2003, 04:19 PM
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Originally posted by DrOzz
this is the best technical explanation i can find for you, why i went and found it i dont know, just remember google is your friend...use it to soak that sponge.
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LOL again. Thank you I'll check out the link |
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06-17-2003, 04:21 PM
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thats pretty funny that me and that other d00d gave the same site ;-)
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06-17-2003, 04:23 PM
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Originally posted by DrOzz
this is the best technical explanation i can find for you, why i went and found it i dont know, just remember google is your friend...use it to soak that sponge.
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Great link thank you |
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