Features

Compatibility

FAQ

What are the default option for Ext3 partitions in Lenny?

ext_attr resize_inode dir_index filetype sparse_super large_file (See /etc/mke2fs.conf. Read the docs for the flags meaning)

Can I resize an ext3 partition?

Yes. Either live (ext2online(8)) and/or offline (using ext2resize(8))

Can I recover a deleted file?

Short answer: use your backup ! (otherwise try sometools like ext3grep)

How to convert Ext3 to Ext4?

See http://ext4.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Ext4_Howto (in squeeze or later)

Can I read Ext3 partitions from Windows ?

Yes. Wikipedia Ext3 page list some tools.

Documentations

See also


CategoryKernel | CategoryStorage | CategorySystemAdministration