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> From: Randy Kelsoe [mailto:randykel@(protected)]
> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 3:47 PM
> To: shrike-list@(protected)
> Subject: Re: RH9 + Kernel 2.6 + Reiserfs...HOwto??
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> Ow Mun Heng wrote:
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> > Okay.. I've downloaded the updated xfsprogs-2.6.2 packages.
> > how do I partition the space/create the xfs partition? Any pitfalls
> > I need to be aware of?
>
> Partition the disk with fdisk, create the XFS filesystem with mkfs.xfs
>
> >
> > 1. xfs compiled into the kernel. (or module will do?)
> > 2. Install the xfs progs
> > 3. mkexfs /dev/hda8 (I'm not sure what the name of the prog is)
> > XFS has journals right? Better/faster than ext3 right??
>
> in the simplest form:
>
> mkfs.xfs /dev/hda8
>
> Yes, XFS has journals, and yes it is better/faster than ext3
> >
> >
> > I'll be getting a new hard-drive soon for my laptop(D600,
> upgrade to 60GB)
> > and hopefully I can put this experience into that new Hard Drive.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Ps: I'm taking your word for it and taking the plunge..
>
>
> I have to agree with Jesse. Reiserfs is just not where it needs to be.
> The XFS file system has been around on SGI machines for a
> long time and
> is a mature file system. It also has acl's, xfsdump, and xfs_repair if
> things go wrong.
> Since 2.6 will have XFS built-in, I will switch back to XFS.
In the word of Kelso (from that 70's Show)
--> Sweeeet...!! <----
& Thanks.
I'm hanging my _DO_NOT_disturb_ sign outside my bedroom tonight.. :)
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