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Subject: Re: softupdate and squid-cache ?
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User Frankb wrote:
> Hi
> 
> I'm setting up a Squid cache running on latest 4.8 release
> and I wondering about disk write performances as it is
> a crucial point on that kind on machine.
> 
> My question : does softupdate slow down disk writes ? 

No.  It's very likely to speed them up.

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