> I raise the question, because the linux kernel opening with raw-device
> new way for a faster and better database engine. I know (and agree)
> that it not is priority for next year(s?). But it is interesting, and
> is prabably good remember it during development, and not write (in future)
> features which close this good way.
I would be very surprised to see any significant change in raw vs.
filesystem i/o on modern file systems, and I am sorry, but Linux ext2
does not count as modern.
-- Bruce Momjian | http://www.op.net/~candle maillist@candle.pha.pa.us | (610)
853-3000+ If your life is a hard drive, | 830 Blythe Avenue + Christ can be your backup. | Drexel Hill,
Pennsylvania19026