[mythtv-users] Knopmyth R5B7: Copying >2GB files

[William]

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> lee1 at jamjar.demon.co.uk
> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 7:15 AM
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> Subject: [mythtv-users] Knopmyth R5B7: Copying >2GB files
> 
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have recently built a Knoppmyth box R5B7 (Auto installed 
> from the CD image), and it seems to be running ok.  I had a 
> few troubles with tv_grab_uk_rt initially, but have sorted 
> that out now.
> 
> The system is working fine, and successfully recorded the 
> first Dr Who on Saturday (a 3.5GB file).  Now I can record 
> all the things I want while away with work - yippee!
> 
> Now comes the problem....
> 
> I cannot copy, move, or create files >2GB from the command 
> line - even as root.
> 

Not being familiar with KnoppMyth defaults it would be helpful to know what
filesystems you have on source and destination drives. Personally I like to
run XFS or JFS on drives that will host myth recordings. Mainly for the
deletion speed rather than file size limits.