I format my zip disks for linux with this command:
mke2fs /dev/sda4
My disk is in the drive, mounted on supermount.
The /etc/fstab entry for the zip must include ext2 for the file type.
Bill
On Wed, 28 Jun 2000, you wrote:
> Hello all,
> The subject just about covers it, I would like to know the command line
> (and also if there's a gui version) for formatting my zip disks to
> either ext2 or vfat. As a bonus, could I also get the same info for
> hard drives? I'm spoiled by Windows - point, right click, select
> 'format' - any thoughts?
>
> Thanks, Mike
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