> We have 200 MB > After the fdasd command we have made an ext3 file system with : > mke2fs -j /dev/dasd/0104/part1 -b 4096 > > When we mount this file system we have only 167MB free :
In addition to filesystem overhead + journal, there is also a portion of blocks reserved for root after all non-reserved blocks are used... the idea being that with some extra blocks in the filesystem's back pocket, root would have elbow room to fix what needed to be fixed after all the non-reserved blocks were in use. Man tune2fs, specifically -m option for this. I've always seen a default of 5%. ~ Daniel ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This message is the property of Time Inc. or its affiliates. It may be legally privileged and/or confidential and is intended only for the use of the addressee(s). No addressee should forward, print, copy, or otherwise reproduce this message in any manner that would allow it to be viewed by any individual not originally listed as a recipient. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized disclosure, dissemination, distribution, copying or the taking of any action in reliance on the information herein is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this message. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
