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> I have had the linux kernel ntfs driver corrupt data more than once, so I use it read only mode. Back when I needed something like this (over decade ago?), t
by mbreese 3y ago
> I have had the linux kernel ntfs driver corrupt data more than once, so I use it read only mode.
Back when I needed something like this (over decade ago?), the Linux NTFS driver had many warnings to only use it read only. For kernel tied FSs, this is probably a good thought.
But isn’t there a Windows driver for ext4 (or ext2 at least, which is compatible with ext4)?
Honestly, I’m not sure I would try to write mount a filesystem from a different OS. Instead, I’d probably try to run the foreign OS in a VM (attached to the drive/image) and then export it over NFS/CIFS. This should work both directions and lets each OS deal with their own FS.
- kjs3 3y agoThere's been a free Windows ext2 driver since the Win2k days[1]. It's not remotely perfect, and doesn't look like it's much maintained any more, but I've used it many times. There are numerous other offerings, both free-ish[2] and commercial[3]. Of course, now you can mount ext[234] on Windows using WSL these days, so it's kinuva moot point.[4] [1] https://sourceforge.net/projects/ext2fsd/ https://sourceforge.net/projects/ext2fsd/ [2] e.g. https://www.diskgenius.com/ https://www.diskgenius.com/ [3] e.g. https://www.paragon-drivers.com/en/lfswin/ https://www.paragon-drivers.com/en/lfswin/ [4] https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/access-linux-filesystems-in-windows-and-wsl-2/ https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/access-linux-file...