Bcachefs Merges New On-Disk Format Version For Linux 6.11, Working Toward Defrag

[phoronix]

Phoronix: Bcachefs Merges New On-Disk Format Version For Linux 6.11, Working Toward Defrag

Ahead of the Linux 6.11-rc4 kernel release coming up later today, some more Bcachefs file-system patches were merged this weekend for this experimental copy-on-write file-system...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Bcachefs-Merge-Linux-6.11-rc4

[kneekoo]

Aww... I was hoping we'd get a graphical defragger, even if just for kicks.

[StarterX4]

Aww... I was hoping we'd get a graphical defragger, even if just for kicks.

One day maybe we'll see such a graphical tool dedicated for Bcachefs, or more FSs. Like those on Windows 😆

[waxhead]

For those that use btrfs and want something similar to the old defrag style graphics there is btrfs-heatmap. I am sure that idea can be implemented for bcachefs as well.

[Vincenzov]

Seeing a defragmenter makes me feel like I'm back on windows...

[ahrs]

Seeing a defragmenter makes me feel like I'm back on windows...

We need a Systemd-defragmentd:

"Checking your filesystem 1/10"
"Please don't turn off your computer…"

[Mitch]

Seeing a defragmenter makes me feel like I'm back on windows...

That's one of my happy memories.

I'd run CCleaner to clear files, a registry cleaner called Registry Clean Expert, and then leave VoptXP running (a visual defragmenter) before heading to highschool or before bed. And when I got back, I'd get to see my squeaky-clean Windows XP, run a ram optimizer (can't recall which ones), and play Morrowind, Spellforce, Maplestory, and Gothic.

I had a screaming fast Pentium single-core CPU, a revolutionary Geforce FX 5500, and future-proof 1 GB of that sexy DDR2 RAM. And I squeezed more juice out of this monster with RivaTuner.

[loganj]

That's one of my happy memories.
....

really now? thats what i hated the most. (not the result but the process)

[skeevy420]

That's one of my happy memories.

I'd run CCleaner to clear files, a registry cleaner called Registry Clean Expert, and then leave VoptXP running (a visual defragmenter) before heading to highschool or before bed. And when I got back, I'd get to see my squeaky-clean Windows XP, run a ram optimizer (can't recall which ones), and play Morrowind, Spellforce, Maplestory, and Gothic.

I had a screaming fast Pentium single-core CPU, a revolutionary Geforce FX 5500, and future-proof 1 GB of that sexy DDR2 RAM. And I squeezed more juice out of this monster with RivaTuner.

And optimizing HDD spin layout so the game of the week and its mods were at the front of the drive

Good ole days my ass

[Mitch]

really now? thats what i hated the most. (not the result but the process)

It's not fun for everyone that's for sure. Some people only want to leave their car at the mechanic, while others really like to get their hands dirty maintaining and tuning all the little car things. I'm like the latter person, but for computers and phones. I like tuning and maintaining them. I prefer the maintenance take care of itself, but I'm still a fan of tuning stuff to fit my preferences.

It's part of how I eventually became a Linux enthusiast.