Performance/Library and directory structure
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Optimizing the placement of libraries for a better cold start up
This part wants to concentrate on
Main idea
According to an article from Microsoft the placement of shared libraries is crucial for a good start up performance. The article states that the load time of a library can be reduced by about 20% if it's located at the first search position (next to the binary).
It must be clarified if the findings can also have positive effects on the other platforms.
Windows
- Windows Vista Ultimate 32-Bit
- Opteron 175 (Dual core) 2,2Ghz
- 4 GB RAM
- Deskstar 7K250 160GB 8MB Cache
- (Super Fetch and Prefetch disabled)