> > > As I understand it, the kernel tests parity calc speed and decides to
> > > use/not use mmx based on which is faster.
> > >
> > > Assuming an otherwise heavily loaded cpu, would it not be better to use
> > > mmx even though slightly slower just to free up cpu cycles for other
> > tasks.
> >
WARNING: i am going to type the secret command in the following mail. if you
cannot handle it, delete it now. if you want a rational explanation for why i
would do that, read on. i am not trying to be inflammatory, just make a point.
i have been using software raid under linux for quite a while n
do not use this patch. it does not seem to contain the priority fixes which
are needed to use raid1-5 under a kernel higher than 2.2.7. this patch will
likely _NOT_SYNC_ your raid arrays. you have been warned :)
allan
"Theron J.Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> You can find my hacked patch
bad call. i NEVER backup unix via smb. go and restore from that backup and
look at your unix permissions. unless you tar first, perms are destroyed by
smb.
i use a backup server running linux. the nt boxes can dump to it using smb,
the unix boxes use nfs v3, and the backup server takes care of t
> I suspect thst I could have done something like this:
>
> 1. Remove the failed disk.
> 2. Insert a new one
> 3. Boot with only one disk set up for raid usage.
> 4. Use fdisk to get the partition table right.
> 5. Reboot to get linux to recognize the new partition
> 6. Use raidhotadd toadd the
i have 875's 825's, 810's, and 896's and several aic788x boards. the adaptecs
are onboard and true adaptec brand cards. the NCR's are Symbios, Compaq, ASUS,
and Tekram boards. i will replace those adaptecs with NRC's every time i get a
chance. the cable problems with AIC's are so bad, esp. with e
