On 12/18/2011 11:54 AM, Patrick O'Callaghan wrote:
I taught Unix filesystem fundamentals for years and I have no idea what you're getting at. Just saying. If you want to be more specific perhaps we can talk.
The link I gave has a rather simplistic explanation. I used to have a link to a more detailed one but couldn't find it. If I do, I'll post it. The basic idea is that AIUI, instead of jamming files one right next to the other, Linux spreads them out all over the partition with room between them whenever possible. That allows files to grow as needed with the least chance of fragmenting.
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