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

Recommendation for ext2 or ext3 with CompactFlash
Started by ●December 26, 2007
Reply by ●December 27, 20072007-12-27
jimthomasembedded@yahoo.com wrote:> 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 -- "Every time you use Google, you're using a Linux machine" (Chris DiBona, a programs manager for Google) /me is giggls@ircnet, http://sven.gegg.us/ on the Web
