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Re: Linux defragmenter?



On Mon, Aug 18, 2003 at 08:49:02PM -0500, DePriest, Jason R. wrote:
> Like a moron, I requested a read-receipt with the last message I sent.
> Sorry!
> 
> However, I did come across a 'defrag' command by doing this: apt-cache
> show defrag
> 
> See if that will fix your problems or not.  I've never used it, but it
> supposedly works with ext2, minix, and xiafs.

And look at how old minix and xiafs are... that was probably the last time
the tool was maintained.

And IIRC, it only works on ext2/3 with 1k blocks and only on unmounted
filesystems, so you won't be defragmenting your root fs unless you run it
from a bootable dist like knoppix.



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