Bug report: Fyde OS use obsolete ext2 file system

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Dear developers
It need repair to support modern file system for example F2FS or ext4.
Ext4 is default file system on linux distrubution.
F2FS is my favourite file system. It is file system optimized for SSD or flash memory on tablets

F2FS (Flash-Friendly File System) is a flash file system initially developed by Samsung Electronics for the Linux kernel. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F2FS

ext4 (fourth extended filesystem) is a journaling file system for Linux https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ext4

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Thank you for your feedback. ChromiumOS & FydeOS uses ext2 for the system partition for a few simple reasons:

  1. Read-Only System Partition: The system partition is mounted as read-only and updated atomically. Because it isn’t being modified during normal operation, advanced features like journaling (in ext4) or flash optimization (in F2FS) aren’t necessary.

  2. Simplicity and Reliability: Ext2 is simple and has minimal overhead. This simplicity helps maintain fast boot times and ensures the verified boot process remains straightforward and secure.

  3. Design Fit: Since our system partitions are immutable, the extra features offered by modern file systems don’t provide significant benefits. Ext2 perfectly meets the needs of our design without adding unnecessary complexity.

We appreciate your suggestions and will keep them in mind as we continue to evaluate and improve our platform.

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Archie:
Thank you very much for your answer an fro your explanation :slight_smile: