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(09-05-2016, 06:16 PM)Wirezfree link Wrote: [ -> ]There are varying opinions on the need to defrag Linux in normal desktop day to day usage, and only required for heavy duty servers/databases etc...
But to Check & Defrag your root /
Code:sudo e4defrag -c /
sudo e4defrag -v /
To check & defrag /home
Code:sudo e4defrag -c /home
sudo e4defrag -v /home
More details on e4defrag
Hey man! Thanks! The reason I want to defrag it coz my laptop is getting slower, I don't have a lot of files. So, I'm hoping it could solve the problem.
09-06-2016, 12:30 PM
There is just one correct answer to:
Namely: "But why?"
Now we know:
Not a lot of files, so why fragmentation in particular should be the cause of a slowdown? It is more like trying to take a pot shot at the issue.
On Linux, generally, defragging is an exercise in futility. There are just two scenarios when it might have an effect:
1. Massive databases that are continuously amended.
2. HD packed to the gills with stuff.
Having used Linux OSs for some 15 years now, I have never, ever had to defrag. Frankly, I do not think there is much dissenting opinion on that.
(09-05-2016, 04:43 PM)then00b link Wrote: [ -> ]How can I defrag on this OS?
Namely: "But why?"
Now we know:
(09-06-2016, 11:14 AM)then00b link Wrote: [ -> ]I want to defrag it coz my laptop is getting slower, I don't have a lot of files. So, I'm hoping it could solve the problem.
Not a lot of files, so why fragmentation in particular should be the cause of a slowdown? It is more like trying to take a pot shot at the issue.
On Linux, generally, defragging is an exercise in futility. There are just two scenarios when it might have an effect:
1. Massive databases that are continuously amended.
2. HD packed to the gills with stuff.
Having used Linux OSs for some 15 years now, I have never, ever had to defrag. Frankly, I do not think there is much dissenting opinion on that.
09-06-2016, 01:08 PM
09-06-2016, 02:03 PM
Just my plugged nickle and to maybe add help to then00b.... 
Defragging was the go to for Windows for PC slowness, usually; clear temps, cache, disk clean up and defrag...
You can also use "Lite Tweaks" to clean up/maintain the system similarly to disk clean up.. Anything marked safe is a no brainer; those marked caution are more so for specific fixes for problems so be mindful when selecting.
For slowness, maybe adding a bit more info; when are you noticing the slow down.. browsing, working with "XX" application or in general = boot up etc..
Along with system specs or the output of
Defragging was the go to for Windows for PC slowness, usually; clear temps, cache, disk clean up and defrag...
You can also use "Lite Tweaks" to clean up/maintain the system similarly to disk clean up.. Anything marked safe is a no brainer; those marked caution are more so for specific fixes for problems so be mindful when selecting.
For slowness, maybe adding a bit more info; when are you noticing the slow down.. browsing, working with "XX" application or in general = boot up etc..
Along with system specs or the output of
Code:
inxi -F09-06-2016, 03:15 PM
(09-06-2016, 02:03 PM)firenice03 link Wrote: [ -> ]Just my plugged nickle and to maybe add help to then00b....
Defragging was the go to for Windows for PC slowness, usually; clear temps, cache, disk clean up and defrag...
You can also use "Lite Tweaks" to clean up/maintain the system similarly to disk clean up.. Anything marked safe is a no brainer; those marked caution are more so for specific fixes for problems so be mindful when selecting.
For slowness, maybe adding a bit more info; when are you noticing the slow down.. browsing, working with "XX" application or in general = boot up etc..
Along with system specs or the output of
Code:inxi -F
I've tried defrag already. Still the same, still lag.
Here's the specs:
System: Host: linuxlite-Aspire-5560 Kernel: 4.4.0-36-generic x86_64 (64 bit)
Desktop: Xfce 4.12.3 Distro: Ubuntu 16.04 xenial
Machine: System: Acer (portable) product: Aspire 5560 v: 0.1
Mobo: Acer model: Aspire 5560 v: A11
Bios: Phoenix v: V1.15 date: 12/05/2011
CPU: Quad core AMD A6-3420M APU with Radeon HD Graphics (-MCP-) cache: 4096 KB
clock speeds: max: 1500 MHz 1: 1200 MHz 2: 1200 MHz 3: 1400 MHz
4: 900 MHz
Graphics: Card: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] BeaverCreek [Radeon HD 6520G]
Display Server: X.Org 1.18.3 drivers: ati,radeon (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
Resolution: [email protected]
GLX Renderer: Gallium 0.4 on AMD SUMO (DRM 2.43.0, LLVM 3.8.0)
GLX Version: 3.0 Mesa 11.2.0
Audio: Card-1 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] FCH Azalia Controller
driver: snd_hda_intel
Card-2 Advanced Micro Devices [AMD/ATI] BeaverCreek HDMI Audio [Radeon HD 6500D and 6400G-6600G series]
driver: snd_hda_intel
Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.4.0-36-generic
Network: Card-1: Broadcom NetLink BCM57785 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe driver: tg3
IF: p4p1 state: down
Card-2: Broadcom BCM43227 802.11b/g/n driver: wl
IF: wlp2s0 state: up
Drives: HDD Total Size: 500.1GB (3.7% used)
ID-1: /dev/sda model: Hitachi_HTS54505 size: 500.1GB
Partition: ID-1: / size: 455G used: 14G (4%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda1
ID-2: swap-1 size: 3.73GB used: 0.01GB (0%) fs: swap dev: /dev/sda5
RAID: No RAID devices: /proc/mdstat, md_mod kernel module present
Sensors: System Temperatures: cpu: 50.2C mobo: 43.0C gpu: 51.0
Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A
Info: Processes: 207 Uptime: 4:21 Memory: 1723.5/3422.1MB
Client: Shell (bash) inxi: 2.2.35
http://askubuntu.com/questions/515126/ho...h-less-lag I've tried searching for solutions and I found this. What do you think?
09-06-2016, 04:49 PM