Re: [squid-users] linux vs freebsd

> i have two boxes .. with SQUID Version 2.5.STABLE10.
>
> the linux box has (rh 9)
> Median Service Times (seconds) 5 min 60 min:
> HTTP Requests (All): 0.06286 0.46965
>
> whereas the freebsd box has (freebsd 5.3)
> Median Service Times (seconds) 5 min 60 min:
> HTTP Requests (All): 1.17732 1.17732
>
> both of my system have 1 GB RAM..
> squid is transparent and with diskd support.
> what might be the factors for such discrepancies ?? i compiled squid
> in a freebsd box for better performance with some kernel tunings.

Linux might have better device drivers for your hardware.

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