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From: eichelbe@nadc.arpa (J. Eichelberger)
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Subject: Disk Fragmentation
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Date: Fri, 24-Jul-87 07:37:31 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jul 24 07:37:31 1987
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Is there a disk defragmenter utility for 4.3 BSD UNIX on VAXes?
That is, a utility to move files around on the disk so that they are
less fragmented (more contiguous) and larger free space areas exist on
the disk.

At least four companies sell utilities for VAX/VMS to do what I just
mentioned.  And there is even such a utility for the CDC NOS.

Please don't suggest a dump and restore unless you'll come in on weekends
and do it for me.

Then again, maybe UNIX doesn't need such a utility.  But why would 4.3 BSD
fsck report on the fragmentation, then?

Thanks.
	Jon Eichelberger
	eichelbe@NADC.ARPA