18 Oct
2015
18 Oct
'15
08:52
On Sun, Oct 18, 2015 at 1:47 AM, Per Jessen <per@computer.org> wrote:
Thanks Andrei, Brandon - does that directory then actually take up that amount of physical space? This directory (and many others) are essential fifo queues where many new files are written and deleted daily.
The directory is indeed taking up that space. The reason for leaving the directory entries intact although the files have been deleted is to reduce filesystem fragmentation. Filesystems that require the occasional defragmentation will usually free up filesystem blocks by removing directory entries. Brandon Vincent -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org