ext_attr , is for extendended attributes , things like access control are not part of an ext3 FS by default ,if you want acl ,then the ext_attr feature will tell you. large_file is for files beyond 2TB ,but when it swtiches on automatically , i have no idea.. Digz On Tue, 2006-03-28 at 13:52 -0800, Robinson Tiemuqinke wrote: > Hi, > > Fedora Core ext3 file systems newbie questions: > > Just interested in the Linux ext3 features but got > confused with "large_file" and "ext_attr". > > First, what's the "large_file" feature REALLY means? > For file systems created with same commands and > options some file systems have it on while some not. > It is said that the feature is automatic -- If there > is a large file then it is lit on otherwise it is off. > Then, what's the size of "large file" to light this > feature on? 2GB, or 2TB? or varies with the kernel > version? > > Second, the "ext_attr" feature seems another > automatic one: it only appears after the first > "setfacl" command runs on the file system and then the > feature will keep on there forever even ACL is > removed. What's the indication of "ext_attr" feature > and what are the reasons behind to have this feature? > > Thanks a lot. > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > _______________________________________________ > > Ext3-users@xxxxxxxxxx > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/ext3-users **************** CAUTION - Disclaimer ***************** This e-mail contains PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION intended solely for the use of the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by e-mail and delete the original message. Further, you are not to copy, disclose, or distribute this e-mail or its contents to any other person and any such actions are unlawful. This e-mail may contain viruses. Infosys has taken every reasonable precaution to minimize this risk, but is not liable for any damage you may sustain as a result of any virus in this e-mail. You should carry out your own virus checks before opening the e-mail or attachment. Infosys reserves the right to monitor and review the content of all messages sent to or from this e-mail address. Messages sent to or from this e-mail address may be stored on the Infosys e-mail system. ***INFOSYS******** End of Disclaimer ********INFOSYS*** _______________________________________________ Ext3-users@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/ext3-users
