Helen Borrie wrote:

>
>> - Particular to Linux or Windows as well?
>
> Not Windows. Linux; other POSIX not known so far. It's been a registered Linux kernel bug for more than 2 years, if you knew what you were looking for.
>

For what little it's worth, fifteen years ago, setting forced writes
on had a significant effect on performance on Solaris, AIX, HP/UX,
and DG/UX. That's why it's an option.


Best regards,


Ann