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Old 09-27-2003, 05:45 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Linux and disk defrag?
Does Linux OS's need a disk defrag utility program like MS OS's?

If so, what are the brands to look for?

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Old 09-27-2003, 06:01 PM   #2 (permalink)
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the ext2 and ext3 filesystem don't get fragmented, i don't think that rieser does either.
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Old 09-27-2003, 06:03 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Cool, thanks. Another one-up for the Linux Operating system.
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yep - no need to defrag
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Old 09-27-2003, 09:05 PM   #5 (permalink)
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You know.I was going to ask this same question.But,didn't want to appear stupid.
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I found this explanation a while back.
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