[ltp] T42: USB2 port way too slow

Tino Keitel linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:02:14 +0200


On Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 10:48:59 -0400, Nick Lidakis wrote:

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> I had the same problem (and everything was configured properly in the kernel
> in regards to USB), it seems that there is a bug (with 2.6 kernels) when
> using the sync option in fstab and USB and fire wire devices. Remove these
> entries if you have them and try again.
> 
> Now my iPod and SanDisk flash key fly. I just have to use the sync command

And your SanDisk will live longer since it isn't stressed with too mich
write cycles, which is the case if you use sync.

> from console before I remove the the key. Hope that helps.

Er, why not just umount it before removing?

Regards,
Tino