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Danuvius
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 Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 7:56 pm Post subject: Loopback Filesystem |
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How much of a slowdown does one experience when using file-based loopback filesystem?
Is it absolutely crazy to use a file-based loopback partition for a /home/user directory? I suspect yes, but would love some confirmation.
Is there any possible advantage to doing so? |
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Voltago
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| Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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| I haven't tried it, so I cannot comment on speed. But the advantage is that you can use crypto-loop to encrypt your home directory. |
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Danuvius
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| Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for that tip.
What other practical uses do loopback filesystem's have?
From personal experience, I know it is possible to mount ISO files... hence if you need to get at the contents of a downloaded ISO, there is no need to burn. Anything else? |
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