Re: something like powerquest partition magic for linux?

From: Rick Moen (rick_at_linuxmafia.com)
Date: 03/29/04 

Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 08:52:54 -0000

z3r0c00l <z3r0c00l@utanet.at> wrote:
> i have an external hd with ntfs format. i would like to convert it to
> fat, so i can use it with linux and windows. i tried powerquest
> partition magic, but it has some problems with my external hd.
> is there a tool for linux which i can convert ntfs to fat paritions?
> (without the loss of data!!)
> i don't have enough space left to copy the data and format the drive
> with an other format.

Hey, this is why the gods created LANs.

Back up your data onto a different machine, blow away the NTFS volume,
create a FAT volume, and copy it back. You'll accomplish the conversion
you have in mind _and_ have a safety backup.

After all, why on earth would you consider doing _anything_ significant
with your existing volume before securing a tested-good, reliable backup?
Therefore, securing one should be your very first step. 

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