On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 11:47 PM, K Sai Kiran <saikiranrgda@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Fdisk is not the right tool for it. It only changes the partition..
doesn't change the file system.. you will require a utility that can
also
dela with filesystem. Parted fits in well for your requirement.
I havent tried using it before.. Was always lucky to have data on a LVM
:).
how r u checking your filesystem size? df? df displays size based on fs
properties.. so even if you have a larger partition without extending the
filesystem.. that would be the case... to confirm check the /proc/ info
for exact kernel status of the disks...
i think i should be able to boot the machine off a CD and do this - but
just curious if one can do this from a running OS and reboot if need be
Partprobe should force your kernel to read your partition table without
re-booting.. Never edit partitions for file systems which are already
mounted. if normal data partitons no re-boot would be required.. if any
of
the system partitions are used, you will require rescue CD.
Do let us know how u r about to burn ur hands. ;)
Regards,
Kiran.
