> So are we still thinking about preallocating log files as a
> performance hack? It does seem that using preallocated files along
> with O_DATASYNC will eliminate pretty much all metadata writes under
> Linux in future...
>
> [NOT suggesting we try to add anything to 7.1, I'm eagerly awaiting RC1]
I am pretty sure that is done.
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