> We are developing a Linux based embedded system that will use
> CompactFlash.
>
> Should we prefer ext2 or ext3? How should we think about the trade-
> offs?
I tend to use ext2 or even minix filesystems for this purpose.
You could also consider loopback-mounting the filesystem on top of
fat which will enable customers to update the Software using M$
Operating Systems.
Linux _does_ have very a very good Journaling Flash Filesystem
(jffs2), but unfortunately the block device emulation of common flash
devices like CompactFlash or SD-cards does not allow us to use this
filesystem in conjunction with such devices.
Sven
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Reply by ●December 26, 20072007-12-26
Hello,
We are developing a Linux based embedded system that will use
CompactFlash.
Should we prefer ext2 or ext3? How should we think about the trade-
offs?
What is your experience using either in a fielded system?
Thanks.
Jim