You are not logged in.
- Topics: Active | Unanswered
#1 2011-03-13 13:34:13
- getagrip
- Member
- Registered: 2007-12-26
- Posts: 45
harddisk utilization upon pacman -Syu
I just moved my /var directory from my SSD to a rotating disk, now every package update takes longer of course, you can hear the disk spinning a long time.
My question is what folder(s) are being searched in case of package upgrade(s)?
I already moved the /var/cache/pacman folder back to the SSD to no avail, the rotating disk still need lots of time.
Offline
#2 2011-03-13 13:50:34
- graysky
- Wiki Maintainer
- From: :wq
- Registered: 2008-12-01
- Posts: 10,731
- Website
Re: harddisk utilization upon pacman -Syu
This only happens upon the first sync on my system. I believe pacman is scanning the syncdb. Thought I read somewhere that this will be fixed in 3.5
Offline
#3 2011-03-13 13:55:14
- Allan
- Pacman
- From: Brisbane, AU
- Registered: 2007-06-09
- Posts: 11,672
- Website
Re: harddisk utilization upon pacman -Syu
It is reading that databases in /var/lib/pacman. This will be greatly reduced with pacman-3.5 (due next week)
Offline
#4 2011-03-14 01:04:32
- ngoonee
- Forum Fellow
- From: Between Thailand and Singapore
- Registered: 2009-03-17
- Posts: 7,362
Re: harddisk utilization upon pacman -Syu
It is reading that databases in /var/lib/pacman. This will be greatly reduced with pacman-3.5 (due next week)
And it will eradicate HIV, solve global hunger and poverty, unite the world, and bring the Age of the Arch. All hail the mighty pacman-3.5!
Perhaps I should add a 'long-awaited' there 
Allan-Volunteer on the (topic being discussed) mailn lists. You never get the people who matters attention on the forums.
jasonwryan-Installing Arch is a measure of your literacy. Maintaining Arch is a measure of your diligence. Contributing to Arch is a measure of your competence.
Griemak-Bleeding edge, not bleeding flat. Edge denotes falls will occur from time to time. Bring your own parachute.
Offline
#5 2011-03-14 19:14:40
- LeCrayonVert
- Member
- Registered: 2010-09-01
- Posts: 134
Re: harddisk utilization upon pacman -Syu
You should try pacman-cage 
I believe in a world I can and do understand. A rational universe, explained through rational means.
Offline