On Tue, 30 Sep 2003, Rui Nóbrega wrote: > I've installed Debian Woody on my laptop, an Acer Aspire 1601. After some > configuring and player with boot parameters, all is working smoothly with > the exception of disk access. It takes a long time to copy large files from > diferent directories or partitions. > > I had the same problem on RedHat 7.0 and solved it by editing a hd > configuration file on /etc. The file isn't there on Debian. >
Assuming this is IDE if so install hdparm and run "/sbin/hdparm -c 1 -d 1 /dev/hda" See if that helps Rus -- w: http://www.jvps.com | Virtual Dedicated Servers from $15/mo e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Dontations made to Debian, FreeBSD t: +44 7919 373537 | and Slackware t: 1-888-327-6330 | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
