Yes, that's precisely what it means.  I don't have further details, like
how to tweak that to check more or less frequently, but the kernel will do
quick checks on all partitions after a number of reboots.

Later,
 David

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On Sun, 12 Sep 1999, Andy Goth wrote:

> What does "maximal mount count" mean?
> 
> When I started Linux, it reported that the maximal mount count was
> reach for each of my partitions and that a check was forced.
> 
> I assume this means that it feels it must check each partition
> periodically.  Am I right here, or is there something I should be aware
> of?
> 
> Also, I have never experienced that dreaded
> root-partition-is-busy-at-shutdown-and-cannot-be-unmounted bug in this
> installation.  I've seen it before, and I've reinstalled before to
> vanquish it.  Did my use of MandrakeUpdate fix that, or is it waiting
> in the wings?  If it's still there, waiting to pounce, how can I slay
> it once and for all?
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