Re: Why isn't ext2 deprecated over ext4?

Reindl Harald
2024-02-21T10:48:53Z

Am 21.02.24 um 10:33 schrieb Michael Opdenacker:
> Greetings
>
> I'm wondering why ext2 isn't marked as deprecated yet as it has 32 bit
> dates and dates will rollover in 2038 (in 14 years from now!).
>
> I'm asking because ext4, when used without a journal, seems to be a
> worthy replacement and has 64 bit dates.
>
> I'll be happy to send a patch to fs/ext2/Kconfig to warn users.

even ext4 on very small filesystems has 32 bit days

at least in 2019 a fresh 50 MB filesystem welcomed me at first mount
that it will only last until 2038 - i don't find the mail in my archives
but the response on the kernel-list was "add these and that params"
after i asked if someone is kidding me