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  1. 03-31-2009 #1
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    [SOLVED] system defrag?

    I know with my windows you have to do a system defrag and disc clean up, do you do that with ubuntu linux?
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    No, defragging under Linux is generally not needed. I've never defragged Linux during the 9 years I've used it.
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    Long explanation on why Linux doesn't need dfrag like windows is here

    Why doesn't Linux need defragmenting?
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    okay, thanks guys.
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