Re: partition reporting full, but not

[debian-user@howorth.org.uk]

David Christensen <dpchrist@holgerdanske.com> wrote:
> On 2/18/24 19:20, Keith Bainbridge wrote:
> > I am convinced that the missing space is used by btrfs snapshot
> > process.  
> 
> 
> Perhaps.  But, are you re-balancing your btrfs file systems regularly?
> 
> https://manpages.debian.org/bookworm/btrfs-progs/btrfs-balance.8.en.html

But does balancing a btrfs system actually recover any space? I think
not. It's eternally moving the deckchairs on the Titanic. (though with
a more useful purpose)

I'd recommend installing snapper if you haven't already.
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Snapper is helpful for using it.