05-05-2014, 02:39 PM
(05-05-2014, 06:58 AM)N4RPS link Wrote: Most Linux installs these days use the ext4 format, a journaling file system. Journaling file systems are VERY unforgiving when it comes to sudden power outages.
If you lose power without notice frequently, you may want to use ext2 to install Linux Lite.
I'm not trying to start a debate here, but everything I have read indicates the exact opposite of this -- that ext4 file systems are more robust and are less likely to suffer data loss and corruption from sudden crashes than ext2. Perhaps I'm missing something. Do you have any links that explain what you stated? I'd be interested in reading them.
(05-05-2014, 06:58 AM)N4RPS link Wrote: Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, avoids journaling file systems like the plague, He uses ext2 to format EVERYTHING...
I'd also be interested in reading any links you may have where Linus explains this position.
@ochilds,
Go ahead and try using Boot-Repair as suggested by N4RPS. If it doesn't work, hopefully you can use the live DVD to copy off your important data before reinstalling the system.
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