Re: [expert] hdparm permanent settings?
Tim Lee wrote: Hi, Does anyone know how to make settings with the utility hdparm become permanent? I can set them in one of the init scripts but I would like my settings enabled as soon as possible in the boot process since they might affect boot performance. put a hdparm command in /etc/rc.sysinit * right after: # Rerun ourselves through initlog if [ -z "$IN_INITLOG" ]; then [ -f /sbin/initlog ] exec /sbin/initlog $INITLOG_ARGS -r /etc/rc.sysinit fi rc.sysinit is the very first file run at boot AFAIK. Enjoy, Woody ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) * may be /etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit if you have a = 7.1 MDK install. --- Gatewood Green Web Developer http://www.linux.org/ The first stop for Linux info on the Net Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- All opinions expressed by me are my own and not necessarily endorsed by Linux Online, Inc. or Linux Headquarters, Inc.
Re: [expert] hdparm permanent settings?
On Monday 22 January 2001 20:28, Tim Lee wrote: Hi, Does anyone know how to make settings with the utility hdparm become permanent? I can set them in one of the init scripts but I would like my settings enabled as soon as possible in the boot process since they might affect boot performance. Regards, Add them to the end of the file /etc/rc.d/rc.local
Re: [expert] hdparm permanent settings?
On Monday 22 January 2001 17:28, Tim Lee wrote: Hi, Does anyone know how to make settings with the utility hdparm become permanent? I can set them in one of the init scripts but I would like my settings enabled as soon as possible in the boot process since they might affect boot performance. Regards, Append the commands you want to your /etc/rc.d/rc.local file. Boot performance?? You must be a dual booter? I was worried about this too, but I realized I only rebooted about once a week or so... -- Steve
