Re: Volume Managers in Linux
Alan Olsen (alano@adams.pcx.ncd.com)
Thu, 5 Nov 1998 10:53:22 -0800
On Nov 5, 9:30am, Thomas Gebhardt wrote:
> Subject: Re: Volume Managers in Linux
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> > You sure need big file support bug i think big file support is something
> > for BIG SERVERS serving Databases with >2GB Data volume. This is
> > 5000 serves in the World - End users you have millions nowerdays.
> >
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> There is a bunch of apps in computational chemistry that need very
> large temporary files. I had several questions from users who hit
> the 2GB file limit.
Also on that list of large file needs is the premaster file for DVD writers.
(I forget what DVD tops out at, but it is larger than 2 gig.)
The needs for large file structures will grow with dvd recording and the
release of bletcherously huge drives like Seagate's new 50 gig scsi.
--
Alan Olsen
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