dCore Import Debian Packages to Mountable SCE extensions > dCore X86
dCore not usable on non linux filesystem when using the import command
tinypoodle:
--- Quote from: Jason W on November 28, 2013, 06:48:12 PM ---This approach would make an unexpected system lockup due to lack of RAM possible, and would have to be used with caution. I will ponder it.
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That risk could be reduced by creating a swapfile on top of existing vfat.
Jason W:
True, it would be at a "use at your own risk" option assuming one knows the potential danger. But it would allow the use of fat filesystems exclusively for dCore if one wanted.
Jason W:
I plan to at least make a check for the filesystem type of /etc/sysconfig/tcedir, and exit it if is non linux compatible. Maybe then allow an option to use /tmp as the unpacking directory.
Since many users are using usb thumb drives, even with a linux file system flash drives will take a pounding if the unpacking directory resides on them. An option to use RAM would be good for anyone not using a standard hard drive. I will ponder it some more.
vinnie:
I also think it's the right way, but (imho) you should not make the control, because someone might be interested to use the ram while having an ext filesystem (e.g. for speed reason).
You could create a something like a flag.
Jason W:
Boot code for unpacking in RAM being tested. Also, in conjunction, a boot code for echoing the download size, unpacking size, and the final sce size before the final "y" answer to proceed with import. No performance loss for all, in fact the DEBINX file has been trimmed further of unneeded stuff to at least offset the re-inclusion of the needed Size and Installed-Size fields. Custom .tar.gz packages and -data.tar.gz files are included in this download/unpack calculation. Will test and add to git, look for it in the next release.
I personally think a boot code for this situation is more appropriate as folks will desire one particular behavior during a session without having to remember to add a flag to importsce.
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