07-15-2007
Here is an interesting article regarding performance tweaks for Linux...
http://www.linux.com/feature/116693
Quote:
The hdparm command ("hdparm" stands for "hard disk parameters") allows you to examine and modify drive configuration. Not all modifications are good: some will lower the performance, and some can even be wildly destructive, leading to data loss. The man hdparm command shows you all the options, and highlights the dangerous ones.
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