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F2FS Inline Tail Allows For Saving Space On Small Files & Reducing I/O


Patches posted to the Linux kernel mailing list today allow for inline tail support within the Flash-Friendly File-System (F2FS)

Patches posted to the Linux kernel mailing list today allow for inline tail support within the Flash-Friendly File-System (F2FS). This inline tail support allows for saving space when storing many small files and with reduced I/O can lead to faster data copy times. This F2FS inline tail support is looking quite promising and is now under review on .About The AuthorMichael Larabel is the principal author of Phoronix.com and founded the site in 2004 with a focus on enriching the Linux hardware experience.

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