[linux-lvm] Once again ... Kernel 2.4.0 - What can I do ?

[lewis at sistina.com]

On Mon, Jan 08, 2001 at 02:10:26PM +0100, Jan Walzer wrote:
>   I'm currently using Kernel 2.4.0-test10 with LVM 0.8final ...
>   I have a 55Gig LVM-Partition (with reiserfs) and no backup ....
>   (Yes I know, but there's no money for a poor student to backup ...)
> 
>   Now I want to use the final 2.4.0 and it is now a fact, that there
>   is v0.9 in it. (why it is, is another question...)
>
>   I ask now, what I can do ...
>   It seems that they both are not compatible, as the vgscan under
>   2.4.0fin brings me a protocol error ...

Look through the linux-lvm mailing list archives for the message with the
subject line "[linux-lvm] Clarification concerning the status of LVM and 2.4".
This attempts to explain what is currently going on with LVM and the 2.4.x
linux kernel

>   Is there a way to "downpatch" the kernel to lvm0.8 ???
>   or better:
>   can I convert the volume to 0.9 without data-loss ???

If you are truly worried about your data, stay with 0.8final and do not
upgrade your kernel for the moment.  The LVM team is evaluating the release of
a 0.8final backpatch for 2.4.0, but we obviously want to test this before we
release it to folks like yourselves that have data they don't want to lose. 

> Thanx in advance ... Jan
> 
>   PS: Please don't tell me all the reasons, why I need a backup.
>       I know it myself, but there is at the moment no way ....

We cannot in any way, shape, or form guarantee the integrity of your data.  If
you choose run without backup, that is up to you.

Regards,
-- 
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