Ron Stodden wrote: > Pixel wrote: > >> you should be able to disable this feature using tunefs and >> -Odir_index option > > > Yes, > > tune2fs -l <a 9.0 ext2 partition> => Filesystem features: (none) > tune2fs -l <a 9.1 ext2 partition> => Filesystem features: dir_index > filetype sparse_super > > Summary: > > The 9.0 e2fsck -f <a 9.0 ext2 partition> => OK. > The 9.0 e2fsck -f <a 9.1 ext2 partition> => > e2fsck: Filesystem has unsupported feature(s) (/dev/hde12) > e2fsck: Get a newer version of e2fsck! > The 9.1 e2fsck -f <a 9.0 ext2 partition> => OK. > The 9.1 e2fsck -f <a 9.1 ext2 partition> => OK. > > Unanticipated consequences: > The 9.0 e2fsck cannot be used on 9.1 partitions. > Cannot install/reinstall a 9.0 partition if a 9.1 partition exists > on the same device. > Cannot run a 9.0 partition with /etc/fstab calling for checking on > the 9.1 partition if a 9.1 partition exists on the same device. > > Mandrake-recommended fix:
Boot 9.1 rescue option and e2fsck? But will this work for a 9.0/9.1b dual-boot sharing an ext2/3 partition? Buchan -- |--------------Another happy Mandrake Club member--------------| Buchan Milne Mechanical Engineer, Network Manager Cellphone * Work +27 82 472 2231 * +27 21 8828820x121 Stellenbosch Automotive Engineering http://www.cae.co.za GPG Key http://ranger.dnsalias.com/bgmilne.asc 1024D/60D204A7 2919 E232 5610 A038 87B1 72D6 AC92 BA50 60D2 04A7
