Unix System Formatting Tools –
Formating Tools
Table 7. Formating Tools
| Tool | Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|
| e2fsck | Included in tomsrtbt-1.6.335 | Checks an ext2 filesystem for errors |
| format | Included with Windows 95 and Windows 98 | Creates a vfat filesystem on a chosen partition |
| mke2fs | Included in tomsrtbt-1.6.335 | Creates an ext2 filesystem on a chosen partition. |
| mkswap | Included in tomsrtbt-1.6.335 | Creates a swap filesystem on a chosen partition. |