Re: how to convert ext3 partition to ext2

From: Gerry Doris (gdoris_at_rogers.com)
Date: 11/16/03

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Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2003 11:04:04 -0500 (EST)

    On Sun, 16 Nov 2003, Nitin wrote:

    > Hi all,
    >
    > I don't know, if it's possible, but if it's how to do it.
    >
    > I've all the partitions on my RedHat 7.3 machine on ext3 file system. Now, I want to applu quota on my machine working as Samba server, and it only works on ext2. Can I convert a partition to ext2, permanently? If yes, how?
    >
    > Any help or ideas? Thanx in advance
    >
    > Nitin

    You use tune2fs to change the file systems either to or from ext2 or ext3.
    I suggest you use your install CD to load your system since I don't
    believe you can make the change with the partition active.

    Once you have a working system without the partition mounted that you want
    to change you should issue this command:

    tune2fs -O ^has_journal /dev/drive_partition

    where drive partition is something like hda1. You will also need to
    change /etc/fstab to make sure the partition the correct type.

    To change it back just do the same but issue this command:

    tune2fs -O has_journal /dev/drive_partition

    Read the man page for tune2fs. 

    -- 
Gerry
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