Re: unknown fs type

[Bruce Smith <bruce@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I would like to be able to probe an unknown fs. When I
> try to mount this floppy I have it says "must specify
> fs type". The problem is I dont know what kind of fs
> it is. Is there a way to probe for it?

Chances are the diskette doesn't have a valid filesystem
if mount can't guess it.

If you want to be sure, use the trial & error approach.
There aren't that many different types of filesystems.

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Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
System Administrator / Network Administrator
Armstrong International, Inc.
Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
http://www.armstrong-intl.com/
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