>> >> > btw, you might be able to use a large unix file on >> >> > the IBM ESS mounted via u9fs for a venti arena. >> > >> > This might not be correct >> >> why? > > I meant that I wasn't sure if it is correct to use a large > hole file and fmtarena it with "-z" option instead of zero'ing > the whole unix file (ie, without "-z" option).
but where has he mentioned about using a large hole file? he only says about using a large file. or am i missing something? thanks dharani
