[mythtv-users] LVM volume size <> Total space available

[Ryan Steffes]

On 10/10/07, Craig Fry <craigfry at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 10/10/07, Ryan Steffes <rbsteffes at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > On 10/10/07, Craig Fry <craigfry at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > My LVM volume is 1.13 TB is size.  I have this volume mounted as ext and
> it
> > > shows 873.65 GB.  Where did the 256.35 GB go?
> > >
> >
> > One possible explanation is that your 1.13 TB is actually 9256.96 Gb
> > and then you've got the default 5% reserved for root.  Since the math
> > works out, 9256.96 * .95 = 8794.112, this is the answer I want to go
> > with.
> >
> > Try:
> >
> > tune2fs -m 1 /dev/pathtodrive
> >
>
> You are a God among men.
>

I may need to put you in touch with my wife....

Glad to help.