The Linux file systems Ext2 and Ext3 have now gone outdated. It’s the time to convert the old file systems to the latest one, EXT4. The Ext4 filesystem is faster and more reliable than the previous versions. Don’t worry! You dont have to reinstall the system; you can simply convert your existing file system to EXT4 by keeping the stored data unaffected.
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