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XFS Beta Release
The Beta version of the XFS filesystem for Linux has been released.
The XFS beta is available to SGI's customers via a
ProPack
distribution, and is also being made available as a
patch against
linux-2.4.0-test5,
and as a set of
RPMs.
Beta Release Caveats
Before installing the XFS filesystem for Linux,
you should look over the XFS Beta Release Caveats
for a list of limitations, requirements, and special instructions
for this release.
General Installation Notes
Because this Beta release requires a 2.4 kernel, it may require some
updates to your system if you are currently running the 2.2.x series
kernels. Please see the latest
Linux 2.4 Changes document for details on the minimum levels of software
necessary to install and run a Linux 2.4 kernel. You should also take a look
at the XFS FAQ and the
XFS man pages.
Detailed Installation Instructions
Step by step instructions are available for the following installations:
Questions and Problems
If you have any questions or problems with the installation or
administration of the beta release of XFS for Linux, you can
send email to linux-xfs@oss.sgi.com.
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