[plug] Symbolic links v's entries in fstab

[Tony Clark]

Michael Hunt wrote:
> 
> Hiya all,
 
> My question is what is the best way of getting the info to the second disk.
> I prefer the fstab entry but not entirely sure how to go about doing it. I
> envision it is something like:
> 
> 1. Copy files to second partition (all those in /var/spool/imap)
> 2. Rename existing directory
> 3. Modify entry in /etc/fstab
> 4. Restart machine
> 
> A symbolic link would just replace step 3 (and not require a reboot of
> course) but while it is easier to do from what I hear it would not be the
> best solution.
>

you have two easy options...umount the existing and remount it on the
new partition or as you just said a smylink to the new
directory...neither require a reboot.

tony
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