Linux vs. Solaris file IO performance

[Bob Bell]

On Mon, Oct 28, 2002 at 01:55:40PM -0500, Michael O'Donnell <mod+gnhlug at std.com> wrote:
> mount my filesystems with async option.

    Good point.  Does the Solaris box have async or a similar feature
set?  I haven't played with async on and off, but it seems like it could
create the behavior you are describing.

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