[Bug 368425] Re: fsck should run on shutdown, not startup

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Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.

** Changed in: sysvinit (Ubuntu)
       Status: New => Confirmed

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Title:
  fsck should run on shutdown, not startup

Status in “sysvinit” package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed
Status in “sysvinit” package in Debian:
  New

Bug description:
  It makes much more sense for fsck to run on shutdown than startup. I
  almost always have to skip fsck when I turn on my computer because it
  takes about an hour. It's rare that I turn on my computer but don't
  want to use if for another hour. However it is pretty common that I
  turn if off and don't mind that it stays on for another hour.

  It should still be skippable, because sometimes you *do* want it to
  turn off (e.g. going to bed). In addition to the 'Press [esc] to skip'
  there should be a dialog box when you press shutdown:

  "It is recommended that your disk be checked for errors now.

  [OK] [Not this time] [Ask me again in a week]"

  By the way, wasn't ext3 meant to make fsck obsolete?

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