I've come to the conclusion changing my external storage format to a Linux flavor may save some irritating file repairs. Which might work best with LE? The storage drives are 4TB conventional SATA hard drives Deskstar I think. Suggestions appreciated.
External hard drive format
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June 30, 2023 at 10:07 PM - Thread is Unresolved
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I've come to the conclusion changing my external storage format to a Linux flavor may save some irritating file repairs. Which might work best with LE? The storage drives are 4TB conventional SATA hard drives Deskstar I think. Suggestions appreciated.
Read this. It explains the pros and cons of each type. Pointless me reproducing this here so here’s the link https://linuxiac.com/linux-file-sys…should-you-use/
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Format the drive(s) with ext4 - this one works best in LE
so long,
Hias
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Format the drive(s) with ext4 - this one works best in LE
so long,
Hias
Of course it does but try telling Windows users this. They expect a Linux based OS files system to behave like Windows NTFS and get gravely agitated when it doesn’t.
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Ah, if you expect NTFS features and performance then ext4 is not for you. unfortunately ext4 is a lot faster than NTFS
so long,
Hias
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I don't think speed will be an issue just compatability with my LE system. 8 tb of our DVDs, music, photos etc. I usually copy Files to the working system SSD for viewing so unless ext4 is slower than cold molassas it should work fine. The only reason to even deal with Windows was file repair so sounds like a worthwhile project and test for future updates. Soon as the wife gets her stuff all packed and we move into our new home I'll give ext4 a whirl. Thanks to all that responded!
You say the only reason you deal with Windows is file repair. You do realise that Linux has the best file repair tools known to mankind. So many Windows users come to me when all hope of recovery has failed and Linux repair tools save the day.
Anyway this is not about Linux v Windows. This is about a Linux based OS LE and yes Ext4 is your best option unless those SATA drives are old slow clunkers and you’ll see from the link I posted what your options are. Regarding the wife, well that’s a completely different story and way above my pay grade.
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The primary difference between Windows/Linux filesystems is that when problems arise Windows tries at all costs to keep things running and eventually just fails resulting in loss of access to data, while Linux fails at the first opportunity to avoid further problems, usually resulting in data being recoverable/moveable before you reach a complete loss. The difference often results in "but, but, it worked under Windows" type forum posts which are both correct and completely missing the point that Linux is doing the right thing.
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I have a dual boot system on my PC with Linux Mint and Windows. I know just enough about Linux to be dangerous but never had any Linux file system issues in 10 years so I'll ditch the NTFS and redo with ext4. Seems the path of least resistance might work for me. NTFS seems like replacing a broken Ford part with cheap one from China and expecting equal performance.
It’s really that simple. Courses for horses. Unplugging a drive to plug it into a Windows system to be able to read it. What a pita. Nobody needs that hassle.
