Checking the file system every 22 boots

Ioannis Vranos ivranos at freemail.gr
Sat Apr 12 21:11:27 UTC 2008


Karl Larsen wrote:
> Ioannis Vranos wrote:
>> OS: Ubuntu 7.10 x86.
>>
>>
>> Why does Ubuntu run a full file system ext3 check every 22 times? ext3
>> is considered robust. Is the default mode of ext3 under Ubuntu 7.10
>> other than "ordered mode"? Is there any way to disable this unnecessary
>> forced file system check?
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ioannis (John)
>>
>>   
>     You can get it to not ask but I really do not care. It happens and 
> takes just a few seconds and is automatic. Just slows down booting slightly.
> 
> Karl


In my Pentium III with 350-400 GB HDD (don't remember its capacity right
now), it takes some time.

Since it is unnecessary why it takes place? Also how can I disable this?




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