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Luc Lalonde wrote:

> Hello Folks,
> 
> The section on how to convert the root partition from ext2 to xfs is
> missing from the FAQ...so here we go:-)
> 
> I've converted all my partitions to xfs except the root partition.  I've
> done the others by moving stuff around with a spare partition that I
> have.  I'd like to do the same with the root partition however, I'm not
> able to copy the contents of /proc.  If I just create that directory
> will the proc filesystem recreate itself automatically?
> 
> Cheers, Luc.
> P.S. Keep up the good work.


/proc is a virtual filesystem.  It doesn't really exist, the /proc 
interface is really just a window into the kernel internals.  In short, 
yes, just make the dir and use fstab to mount it.

-b