The 03.04.27 at 16:58, Federico Damonte wrote:
1. is there something like "scandisk" under linux (sorry for the "MSism"!) that checks the *surface* of the partition?
badblocks - search a device for bad blocks Also, assuming your disk is reasonably recent (few years) it will be SMART capable (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology), and your bios may have support for it. Then try the utility: ide-smart - IDE SMART Checking tool If you suspect a problem, then the best is probably to use utilities from the manufacturer; for example, for Seagate you can download a file to create a boot floppy (dos) with test utilities. The exact meaning of the SMART codes or values depends on the manufacturer. -- Cheers, Carlos Robinson