A useful utility called Ext2 IFS allows you to mount ext2 and ext3 filesystems from inside Microsoft Windows. It allows you to mount your Linux partitions as drive letters in Windows Explorer, giving you full (journaled!) read/write support. If you dual boot Windows and Linux or work in a mixed Windows/Linux environment, Ext2 IFS can be a godsend.
Many of us have been there - we dual boot Linux and Windows. While Linux is willing to cooperate with your Windows filesystems, the reverse seems to be sadly lacking...or is it? In comes Ext2 Installable Filesystem for Windows, or Ext2 IFS. This handy tool will allow you access to your Linux ext2 AND ext3 filesystems from your Windows desktop.
This can be a lifesaver if you're in a misconfiguration pickle or in a rush - you can quickly and easily read and write to your ext2 and ext3 based filesystems, the most common in the Linux world today. Ext2 IFS includes a simple installation utility, so that you can access your Linux filesystem from Windows in just minutes! Take a look at these screenshots to see how completely Ext2 IFS integrates into your desktop.
A friend of mine (no Linux newbie) recently encountered a situation where he was unable to boot Ubuntu due to a system misconfiguration. Frustrated by this (and lacking a working CD-ROM drive) he sought a quick solution that didn't require installing a CD-ROM or burning a LiveCD. After installing Ext2 IFS, we had the misconfiguration fixed in minutes, requiring very little effort on our part.
More than once I've had users complain about their GRUB configurations - sometimes they error is theirs, sometimes they simply want to change the default boot order. Ext2 IFS offers a quick and painless method to access the menu.lst file, so you (or even your users!) can fix these problems quickly.
If you dual boot Linux and Windows, there's no reason not to use this excellent piece of free software.
Did you find Ext2 IFS useful? Did it save you a headache or needless fussing with rebooting or Linux LiveCDs? Please consider making a donation by clicking the PayPal Donate link at the bottom of Ext2 IFS' Homepage.
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