Re: [newbie] Re: disk optimization option

[Ronald J. Hall]

pablito wrote:
> 
> installation - disk optimization check box -- what does that do?  Is there
> something like a disk defragmenter for Linux, (other than "defrag" that says
> you have to run it from a boot disk to defragment the root partition.)

Umm, thats more for speeding up your hard drive,  --> IF <-- it supports such
options! Most users go with "hdparm". Do a "man hdparm" and you'll see all of
its (varied) options. Be cautious with its use though, especially with older
hard drives/controllers/MB's.

Linux with its EXT2 filesystem does not need a disk defragmenter... ;-)

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