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Yet another reason why Linux is better!

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Submitted by koppie on Mon, 04/16/2007 - 18:17

You don't have to defrag the hard drive.

ITworld.com - Fragmentation and Unix file systems

More detailed explanation:

When you use a computer for a long time (months or years), the file system gets messy.  Just like your desk.  By de-fragmenting your hard drive, you clean it up again.  This accomplishes two things: your computer can find files faster, and you have more free space (just like real life!).

Windows uses two file systems: FAT and NTFS.  Linux uses pretty much any file system you want, but it prefers ext3.  Ext3 manages itself in order to avoid fragmentation.  Like a desk that keeps itself organized.  Pretty frigging cool.

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