very slow deletions on ext3 USB drive

[Karl F. Larsen]

Flynn, Steve (L & P - IT) wrote:
>> Problem is, it is taking literally hours to remove each backup
>> directory. Why is this so? Is there any faster way than "rm -fr" to
>> remove a directory? Should I use a different filesystem type next
> time?
> 
> [snipped Karls advice to copy everything to a new drive and format the
> original - not entirely sure what this was supposed to achieve other
> than moving data unnecessarily]

	BIG SNIP

	Your advice is way too complex. I know how to do it with my advice.


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