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From: "John S. Dyson" <toor@dyson.iquest.net>
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Subject: Re: ext2fs/linux compatibility in kernel?
To: leisner@sdsp.mc.xerox.com (Marty Leisner)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 22:24:09 +0000 ()
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In-Reply-To: <9602122031.AA18986@gnu.mc.xerox.com> from "Marty Leisner" at Feb 12, 96 12:31:49 pm
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> 
> I'm running the 960115 kernel...
> 
> I noticed ext2fs and linux compatibility...
> 
> What is there to read about this...?
> 
Nothing about ext2fs.  I have neglected to write anything other
than copying a broken manpage that someone cleaned up.  We
do not have ext2fsck yet either.  It WILL get in there certainly
well before release.  I have decided to wait until we can grab the
newest stuff from Linux.  The fsck should port with only a few probs.

> Also some configuration options hav
> STRING
> and
> "STRING"
> 
> Is there a method to the madness?
> 
Yep, tokens with things like digits and "_" need to be quoted.

> 
> Is there any type of "master file" which explains this?
> 
Look at the LINT configuration.  It has most of the usable
options.

John
dyson@freebsd.org