Re: Ext2 directory index: ALS paper and benchmarks

[Hans Reiser]

Daniel Phillips wrote:

>Hi Hans,
>
>On December 6, 2001 04:41 am, you wrote:
>
>>I can't comment on your benchmarks because I was on the way to bed when 
>>I read this.  I am sure though that you and Stephen are doing your usual 
>>good programming.
>>
>>ReiserFS is an Htree by your definition in your paper, yes?
>>
>
>You've got a hash-keyed b*tree over there.  The htree is fixed depth.
>

B*trees are fixed depth.  B-tree usually means height-balanced.  

Best wishes,

Hans