compFUSEd is a compressed overlay file system that enables READ and WRITE operations in a user-friendly manner. It is an easy-to-use and straightforward software that can help manage data files effectively.
This software review is for compFUSEd, a compression file system for Linux. Currently, there are no similar options available for Linux, except for ext2comp, which is outdated and not compatible with ext3. Therefore, the creator developed compFUSEd with the help of FUSE technology.
CompFUSEd is a transparent read and write compression file system that can be used on top of any Linux file system. However, it is not ideal for large files, as they are compressed as a whole, rather than being split into smaller chunks.
Unlike other file systems, compFUSEd compresses and decompresses files on the fly but stores the data in the underlying file system's directory, which handles space allocation, fragmentation, and other storage operations.
The software features a simple configuration file that allows users to define the compression level using ZLIB, LZO, or BZIP2, and it includes a blacklist of file extensions that should not be compressed, such as JPEGs or Xvids. Additionally, files smaller than 4096 bytes are not compressed, and uncompressible or unchanged files are not recompressed.
Users should note that compFUSEd does not offer any clever strategies for file compression. Instead, it relies on the underlying file system's capabilities.
Notably, the compFUSEd software includes threading functionality, and recent updates have added new features. These include a minimum size for compression parameter and improved handling of compression library failure.
Overall, compFUSEd is a useful software option for Linux users who require a compression file system that is compatible with existing file systems. However, users should be aware of its limitations when dealing with large files.
CompFUSEd is a transparent read and write compression file system that can be used on top of any Linux file system. However, it is not ideal for large files, as they are compressed as a whole, rather than being split into smaller chunks.
Unlike other file systems, compFUSEd compresses and decompresses files on the fly but stores the data in the underlying file system's directory, which handles space allocation, fragmentation, and other storage operations.
The software features a simple configuration file that allows users to define the compression level using ZLIB, LZO, or BZIP2, and it includes a blacklist of file extensions that should not be compressed, such as JPEGs or Xvids. Additionally, files smaller than 4096 bytes are not compressed, and uncompressible or unchanged files are not recompressed.
Users should note that compFUSEd does not offer any clever strategies for file compression. Instead, it relies on the underlying file system's capabilities.
Notably, the compFUSEd software includes threading functionality, and recent updates have added new features. These include a minimum size for compression parameter and improved handling of compression library failure.
Overall, compFUSEd is a useful software option for Linux users who require a compression file system that is compatible with existing file systems. However, users should be aware of its limitations when dealing with large files.
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