What I mean by non optimized I/O code...Try the same file copy in Windoze and Linux. Nuf said. CD drive access speed is one such area that is not optimized under Windoze. You get that nice long CD/DVD drive spin up that takes for every to spin back down, and even then it acts retarded with looking at or copying files. I can look at and copy files from my DVD drive ALOT faster in Linux than on Windoze, with ALOT less spin up from the drive. Not to mention Windoze fabulous memory handling...it is a fucking joke!::) One thing I have always hated on Windoze...those stupid fucking games that do that CD check>:(...You know the ones. They spin the disk up and down like thirty times before realizing it is indeed the correct cd! I want these bastards to buy me a replacement DVD drive! That shit is totally uncalled for.>:(

Well one, I don't get any of the issues you speak of when copying files or dealing with DVD/CD access. Second, what's wrong with memory handling? Third, no-cd patches are the fix to that. And do you really think those games will wear out your drive that much faster?

No, but if the difference is too small to be casually noticed, I wouldn't worry about it.

Note that I am NOT blaming Microsoft.;) I AM pissed at these game companies for this crap.>:(

You DO have a valid point...::)
WE might upgrade to something new and better, but there are some people that can't afford to upgrade every year or so.::) I do believe that this could cause premature wear on the drive, yes. Any time you are using it, especially intentionally reading invalid sectors, you are wearing out the drive.

With hard drives as huge as they are...the only reason we should HAVE to have the CD/DVD is to install the damn program/game! It doesn't stop the cheaters or people that are determined to have a "free" copy.:-/ I also hate when you read the license agreement that states you can make one backup copy for archive purposes...and then the drive can't read the disk to make this backup because they intentionally write bad sectors!:o>:(

On a side note:
What is the requirements to get the free student copy of Vista? I had Vista on my lappy, but I gave it to a friend as a gift. I am currently taking classes online at the University of Phoenix...just wonder if I can get a copy. I actually just need the unlock key, as I still have the DVD install disk, home basic I believe it was.::)

I am continuing with the installation process. We'll see how far I can get tonight. Thus far, I seemingly have created the partition table (including LVM), created filesystems on each partition and enabled swap, and have mounted each partition... Just figured I would post an update. Since the partition table appears to be complete I would like to assign cookies now, but I'm afraid of having difficulties doing so (for multiple members) from links so I'll wait until I'm in a graphical browser again.

** EDIT **

@Don Freeman: No, it doesn't stop dedicated crackers, etc., but it does deter Joe Blow off the street from doing it. That's really what any anti-piracy software is for - it prevents average users and n00bs from exploiting software - it's difficult or impossible to prevent dedicated crackers and hackers from getting to intellectual property, but there is definitely advantages to slowing them down and/or preventing average users from doing the same.

Just check your PM and let us know if you need any help.::)

I do not see why le_y_mistar should have been given credit.:o All (s)he has done is complain and whine about using Gentoo.:-/ I may start to get a complex about helping for cookies.:'( No, seriously...I don't care if I get credit for helping out...I would still help regardless if I knew something about the topic.::) Keep us posted about your progress.:D

Starts Gentoo...hacked into le_y_mistar's box...found all his gay porn.::);D8-)

Now that is irony.