[mdlug] File systems

[Carl T. Miller]

Bob wrote:
> OK related to the copy question
>
> I'm running a 3.12 kernel on Debian Sid (AptoSid). The drive I'm
> replacing is a 2tb drive using the ext4 file system that contains my
> photos. I'm replacing it with a 4tb drive. Files are jpg, png, tiff, nef
> (Nikon Raw), and Gimp xcf. Sizes range from 300k to 200mb+ xcf files
>
> Work flow could be working on 1 large Gimp file or batch processing
> 50-100 nef to jpg files.
>
> Any suggestions comments on what file system might work best?

<standard disclaimer>
I'm an old school conservative, so don't be surprised if other
people have other suggestions.
</standard disclaimer>

I have had very good luck with ext filesystems, and Red Hat
uses ext4 by default.  I'd go with ext4.

c