Disk Thrashing with Firfox

[Stephen]

I am using EXT3 if that matters. And Ubuntu 10.10.

Other than the thrashing, the disk seems fine.

But while it is occurring, FF freezes and Gnome dims the windows.

Is this something I should be concerned about?

Suggestions?

Thanks
Stephen
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