Re: Ext3

["Jamin W. Collins" <jcollins@asgardsrealm.net>]

On Tue, Mar 11, 2003 at 07:43:37AM -0500, Metnetsky wrote:

> I'm trying to install Debian, and was wondering how to use the ext3
> File-System as opposed to ext2?  The installer defaults me into cfdisk
> which only has ext2/swap as far as I can see.

You don't choose the partition's file system until after partitioning
the drive.  The installation refers to it as "Initializing a Linux
Partition".  You should be prompted for the file systems supported by
the kernel used to boot the install process.  By default, I believe this
is a 2.2.20 kernel without ext3 support.  If you're booting from CD, try
the bf24 boot option (listed under the F3 menu).  This should boot with
a 2.4.18 kernel that provides support for ext2, ext3, and ReiserFS.

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Jamin W. Collins