Oh, well I wouldn't worry too much about that. Just let it copy and then delete the directory afterwards. If there's already a lost+found in the target directory then don't sweat it. Just let the thing copy it. It won't make a difference.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > then how would i refrain from copying the lost+found file whilst using the > cp -a or cpio commands? > > "Jens B. Jorgensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 27/04/2000 > 04:05:47 > > To: Zane Drysdale/Diagnostic Labs/64 > cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: moving filesystem > > The lost+found directory is created for use by fsck. When fsck runs if it > finds > orphaned fragments and things like that it will put them into lost+found, > creating a > file for each cohesive chunk. So, you probably don't need to copy it from > /home to > /images. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Hi > > > > i am moving /home to an existing file system, /images, either by : > > > > cp !)a /home /images > > or > > find /home !)xdev | cpio !)padm /images > > > > My concern is the lost+found directory... should i retain it on the > /images > > filesystem or delete it or what? > > > > thanx > > > > Zane > > > > -- > > Unsubscribe? mail -s unsubscribe [EMAIL PROTECTED] < > /dev/null > > -- > Jens B. Jorgensen > [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Jens B. Jorgensen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
