[mythtv-users] [OT] Partitioning for Max Space

Phill Edwards philledwards at gmail.com
Tue Jul 5 08:24:45 EDT 2005


> Recordings should be XFS per most recommendations. Although I have seen some
> say ReiserFS. Neither will get you more room. XFS will speed up the delete
> of an old recording, especially when they are large in size.
> If you goto the ReiserFS site they claim to be the fastest file system.
> Although, this is claim is for Reiser4. They also say "it will also be some
> substantial time before V4 is as stable as V3."
> 
> I have been using XFS per Jarod's guide and have had no troubles.
> I will admit to using ReiserFS on my OS partition thou.
> 
> I open the floor to others opinions.

I also use xfs on the advice of others, mainly due to file delete
speeds. I agree with you - rock solid.

Regards,
Phill


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