Re: error when mounting a second hard drive.

From: Steven Kreuzer (skreuzer_at_f2o.org)
Date: 06/07/04

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    Does the drive already have a file system on it, and if so, what type?

    If it doesn't, you'll need to create a new file system on it. man
    newfs(8) for more information

    SK

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    Joshua Lewis wrote:
    > I am trying to mount a second drive
    >
    > mount /dev/ad1 /disk2
    >
    > Is this the correct syntax to mount a second drive. I created the /disk2
    > folder by hand is that what I am supposed to do?
    >
    > When I run this command I get an error "incorrect super block"
    >
    > If there is something wrong with the drive is there a way to run a repair
    > on an unmounted drive like I can on my mac?
    >
    >
    > Thank you,
    > Joshua Lewis
    >
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