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linux-os wrote:
> 
> For those interested, some file-system tests and a test-tools
> are attached.
> 

I'll give it a run when I get a chance. Thanks.
In the meantime, can you try with different io schedulers?

> Also, my .signature disappeared during the file-system tests.
> There were no errors and e2fsck thinks everything is fine!
> 

You seem to be constantly plagued by gremlins. I don't
know whether to laugh or cry.