Messages in this thread | | | Date | Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:40:57 -0700 (PDT) | From | Linus Torvalds <> | Subject | Re: Linux 2.6.29 |
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On Fri, 27 Mar 2009, Alan Cox wrote: > > > So the fact is, "people should always use fsync" simply isn't a realistic > > expectation, nor is it historically accurate. > > Far too many people don't - and it is unfortunate but people should learn > to write quality software.
You're ignoring reality.
Your definition of "quality software" is PURE SH*T.
Look at that laptop disk spinup issue. Look at the performance issue. Look at something as nebulous as "usability".
If adding fsync's makes software unusable (and it does), then you shouldn't call that "quality software".
Alan, just please face that reality, and think about it for a moment. If fsync() was instantaneous, this discussion wouldn't exist. But read the thread. We're talking 3-5s under NORMAL load, with peaks of minutes.
Linus
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