> This begs the question. Did it really matter to be prime. I understand the > concept of prime numbers and the many forms of hashing so let's not deviate > into a hashing thread debate. I'm just interested to learn first-hand > observations on native systems with non-prime file modulos.
Non-prime number modulo values are likely to lead to clustering of records and hence more overflow. Although GFEs should never happen, the probability of damage to links in chains of overflow blocks at system failures, etc is roughly proportional to the length of the chain. No overflow, no GFEs (in theory!). Martin Phillips Ladybridge Systems 17b Coldstream Lane, Hardingstone, Northampton NN4 6DB +44-(0)1604-709200 ------- u2-users mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
