UNIX file system fragmentation

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on Jun 9, 2008 9:31 PM EDT
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In the Windows world file system fragmentation is usually handled by periodically using a defragmenting utility on the affected file system. UNIX vigorously attempts to prevent fragmentation from ever happening in the first place. In this respect Windows and UNIX are two completely different worlds. Those coming to UNIX from a Windows background often wonder where the defragmenting tool is.

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Does this even get the basics correct? phsolide 0 761 Jun 10, 2008 1:20 PM

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