Re: Installing a new HDD and mounting others
On Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:58:20 -0400, Gary Dale wrote:
> On 11/07/12 09:47 AM, Camaleón wrote:
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>>> This is expected. fsck /dev/sda will give an error since it can't find
>>> a file system.
>> I can't tell (my crystal ball is out of range) so I prefer to be sure
>> about the nature of the errors the OP is experiencing.
> Occam's razor. The lines in his /etc/fstab will create fsck errors on a
> normal system. No need to hunt for other problems yet.
I'm not completely sure about that assertion. I would not expect a "fsck"
for a volume that is misplaced in the fstab.
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>>> This seems to be his problem. He's put in entries without
>>> understanding what they mean. Replacing a device name with a UUID is
>>> optional and can be done easily once he's got his /etc/fstab working
>>> properly.
>> When using a modern kernel that's is more than "optional" but highly
>> recommended or you can end up with an unbootable system or messed mount
>> points.
>>
> Only if you are switching around HDs.
No, it can happen arbitrarily on every boot.
> You can also run into the opposite problem when changing drives and the
> UUID changes but the device name doesn't.
UUID is used precisely to avoid such scenario (the UUID could change only
if you are reinstalling the system or formatting the drive).
Greetings,
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Camaleón
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