disk inconsistency - should 'fsck' always executed with -y ?

[gerry.feldman at compaq.com (Jerry Feldman)]

If that file system is messed up, running fsck with the -y option could 
cause a lot of data to be lost. Even when the file system is corrupted, 
you might be able to copy off the data. 
For the most part, you could use that option, but it would slow down 
booting (as Derek pointed out), and for the most part, you can use it with 
confidence. It is simply when there is a serious problem, you might want 
a human to take a look at it. 

On 2 Feb 2001, at 12:04, Glenn Burkhardt wrote:

> > I think it might be gangerous to use the -y parameter during boot. You 
> > might find that under some circumstances it could really screw up a file 
> > system.
> 
> Ok, but which circumstances, and when they occur, what do I do?
> (or where can I read about it?).
> 
> Thanks.


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