Re: Dell Inspiron hard disk

> 
> hi,
> 
> i was wondering if anyone who has a dell inspiron has noticed that the disk
> likes to spin-up a lot.  it barely stays quiet for 3 minutes before it screams
> back into action (even if the system is totally idle).  i recall reading about
> a solution for linux that stopped it spinning up so much. does anyone know of
> such a solution for freebsd 4.x?
> 
> i'm not subscribed to the list, i'd be greatful if you'd cc me, but i'll be
> checking the archives anyway. :>
> 
	Maybe that explains why my 8200 blew a disk in 9 months.

	Both drives do more of a "ker chunk" sound every 30 seconds or so.
Annoying enough that I close the door to my bedroom when its on in the next
room. 

	Sure your not swapping, logging, etc?

		Tuc/TTSG Internet Services, Inc.

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