Robert Collins wrote:
> I'd check your disk is using dma; PIO disk IO is a great way to turn
> your laptop into a snail.
To be more specific, have a look at hdparm.
sudo /sbin/hdparm /dev/XXX
will tell you current settings.
Erik
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