> perfect. removing the f from the config did the trick exactly. i've
> got my fs back. i'd still like to understand more why the bitmap is
> wrong on the same disks, but that's for another day now. very much
> thanks.

cool..

the problem is that the calculation of the device size is subject
to rounding error and if it's one sector off, you're bitmap won't
be were its supposed to be.

> i agree having a file server "just run" is worth quite a bit; the
> problem is the hardware in mine no longer fits that description, and
> i'm temporarily budget constrained.

you can get a valinux box on ebay for $100.

- erik

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