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Re: [debian-knoppix] Discussion on Debian-user



> From: Dirk Eddelbuettel <edd@debian.org>
> Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2004 19:43:13 -0600
>
>
> For _any_ given ext2 partition on _any_ flavour of Linux, the upgrade path
> to ext3 is _always_ the same.  Hint: it has to do with a '-j' argument to
> tune2fs. The rest is left as argument to the reader.
>
> Dirk
>
> PS Boot from another partition, or from Knoppix. Make sure the partition in
> question is not mounted. Call tune2fs -j on it. e.g.  'tune2fs -j /dev/hda4'.
> Add the ext3 to the /etc/fstab responsible for mounting that partition.
> You're done, go and have an ice cream.

Actually, you _can_ make the change even on mounted
partitions on a running system.  A decent document on the
subject can be found at

    www.troubleshooters.com/linux/ext2toext3.htm

I converted two running Red Hat 9 systems, doing the
'tune2fs -j' while the partitions were mounted.  YMMV.  Make
a backup before attempting it.

Robert Riches
rm.riches@verizon.net
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