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Old 01-06-2005, 11:45 PM   #1
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mkfs


if I change my filesystem using the "mkfs -t filesystemtype"

would the original data get corrupted?
 
Old 01-06-2005, 11:52 PM   #2
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Yes, AFAIK all data will be erased and formatted with the new filesystem you plan to use.
 
  


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