I changed partition label and i used this without reboot... safe or dangerous?

newbie_ · 09-26-2009, 12:15 PM

I used the commands

Code:

sudo umount /dev/sda5

and then

Code:

sudo e2labl /dev/sda5 data

for change a partition label on my HD.
Then i mounted and used this partition without reboot (the label changed only after a reboot), is this safe or dangerous? i have very important data on this partition... thank you.

Bratmon · 09-26-2009, 12:31 PM

Rule of thumb: Only reboot for kernel updates or hardware upgrades.

newbie_ · 09-26-2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bratmon

Rule of thumb: Only reboot for kernel updates or hardware upgrades.

Hardware upgrades like...? Partition label is not related to hardware (my hd)?

Bratmon · 09-26-2009, 12:41 PM

Sorry for not being specific. Short answer: You'll be fine.

I actually meant opening the box and replacing some parts.

newbie_ · 09-26-2009, 12:47 PM

Ok, but.. i'm curious... why only after a reboot label changed?