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From: Steven Lembark <lembark@wrkhors.com>
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> Is there a utility to convert an existing ext2fs to a
> lvm or do I have to due a complete new install???

if you aren't re-using the same acerage, just create the
new LVM and cpio -p the data from old to new.  if you want
to re-use the disk space then you'll have to back it up,
make the LVM's and restore the contents.

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