Is ext4 worth upgrading to?

[Revolutionary101]

Recently I was thinking about reinstalling Ubuntu on my laptop. The reason I want to do this is I have wanted to try ext4. Do you think it is worth it to upgrade from ext3 to ext4 and if so why?

[deer dance]

This will probably help you. (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1133719)

[elliotn]

I dont c any different

[bear24rw]

i noticed a big difference in boot times when i first tried it

[stlsaint]

please see sticky on main page of Insallation & Upgrades of ext3 or ext4!

[Arup]

Upgrade is really not worth it as all old files will remain in ext3 mode, only newer files will be written in ext4 mode. To get full benefit, you need a fresh install with ext4.

[slumbergod]

I would just wait until ext4 is the default file system i.e. Koala. It just isn't that compelling a reason for most users.

[Revolutionary101]

Thanks for all of the input.

[SunnyRabbiera]

The "Upgrade" is completely optional with EXT4, EXT4 is not a security update or a bugfix update, its just the next and perhaps final step in the EXT filesystem series.
EXT4 promises faster boot times, but it also has drawbacks:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ext4

Hey EXT2 is still around and some people still use it, it was made in 93 when linux was new.

[binbash]

You will notice a big difference at boot times.

[ericab]

do it!

[Revolutionary101]

Does anyone know if the stability issues with ext4 will be fixed in Ubuntu 9.10?

[Sef]

Does anyone know if the stability issues with ext4 will be fixed in Ubuntu 9.10?


Until 9.10 is released that is impossible to say.

[Revolutionary101]

Thanks

[gletob]

I personally think it is worth it.
1. Fsck of my Ext4 Partitions take 5 secs compared to the 45-60 for EXT3
2. I think that my machine boots faster
3. I've noticed file transfers are faster

Now I would reccomend for you to back all your data up and install 9.10 with new EXT4 partitions.