On Fri, Apr 20, 2007 at 10:37:35AM -0500, Default User wrote: > Hi! hi > > After installing fresh Etch with encrypted lvm (all except /boot), per > non-expert install, I am reconsidering whether lvm is a good idea. It > works fine - now - but what if it stops working? well, then you'd be screwed. But then again, what if the drive failed? there are always risks and you have to assess them for your personal situation. That said, I think lvm is in pretty good shape and LOTS of people are using it. I don't think its of any more concern than any other low-level part of the system. > > The only partition that seems to be accessible from a sarge system on > the same machine is the /boot partition. If Etch decides to misbehave, > how would I be able to access my data? Or is this a case of "you do > back up your data every day, don't you?" yup. backups. rescue cd. Your biggest risk is still the hard drive failure, IMO. > > I really do like the ability to resize my partitions as needed (the > layout that seemed fine upon install can really look stupid 6 months > later). But not at the price of my data. that is the beauty of LVM. however, as it does introduce complexity, if you are just a desktop user, then LVM is probably not of real use. Likewise a multi-partition setup too. I am more and more thinking that simple desktop use just doesn't need that complexity. If you install often, like to tweak stuff, run multiple boots with common /home etc then I start to swing the other way. my .02 A
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