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Asked: 2010-10-15 01:11:19 +0800 CST

Mount a ext4 partition on Mac OS X

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Is it possible to mount a Linux ext4 partition on Mac OS X?

Please describe the procedure - risk free - thanks.

Edit Aug 2012

The best solution I found was to

linux mount mac-osx ext4

4 Answers

  1. It seems it isn't currently possible.

    A possible workaround for some scenarios is explained at http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/mac-os-x-read-ext3-ext4-external-usb-hard-disk-partition/

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  2. Try MacFuse with ext4fuse. If you want it to be risk-free, mount it read-only or duplicate the partition first.

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  3. Best Answer

    I have found a solution couple of month ago. I bought this one https://www.paragon-software.com/home/extfs-mac/ and it works like a charm. And I didn't have a chance to find any free solution. ext4fuse is fine but for read-only mode.

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  4. You might be able to do it by running Linux in a Virtualbox VM. Only thing you'd stand to lose is time configuring and installing (And space on the drive). Certainly won't hurt the Mac to try it.

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