Re: Can O_SYNC be implemented by using fsync?

From: Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Date: Thu May 18 2000 - 05:47:16 EST


> Linus's argument at the time was "well, do we need it, or is fsync
> fast enough now?" If anyone is prepared to put performance numbers
> on it, now is the time to put your paws in the air. :-)

Run a 500Mb Solid database. fsync is not fast enough.

Alan

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